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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHO201500149 Application 2015-07-13FOR OFFICE USE ONLY EIO # 'C71 S " 1 !I Fee Amount $ Date Paid ��'� By w1107- 5\nc, ) (nsSel i1Receipt # 4 C6 F's Ckl! Cas By: cw n .�u. Application for Minor Home Occupation Clearance ,�,1. (Only for parcels in the Rural Areas Zoning District) � ❑ Minor Home Occupation Clearance = $25.00 + applicable fees Ilome Occarpation, Minor: An occupation, not expressly prohibited by section 5.2A, conducted for profit within a dwelling unit solely by one or more members of the family residing within the dwelling unit; provided that nothing herein prohibits the occupation from engaging other persons who work off-site and do not come to the dwelling unit to engage in the occupation. Applicant MUST HAVE the following information to apply: 1) Tax Map and Parcel Number (or Address) and a description of the IIome Occupation. 2) A Floor Plan Sketch on the next page with the following: a) The total square footage of the dwelling; b) The square footage of area within the home being used for the occupation (note this cannot be more than 25% of the gross square footage of the dwelling). 3) Certification that notice of this application has been provided to the property owner, if owner is different from applicant. ,, �, Name of Business: � f 'PO�S)T E00J T ydjfl . Type of Business:�t �or� CJCJ Vl Tax map and parcel: 4' — Contact Person (Who should we call/write concerning this project?): �� S �t 611 v Address ©5 qj (� PA54 Qt'-X}-eA City I�t S` ,) i -C -K_ State zip22Q q Daytime Phone ( 3 ?-,D `L 61 LJ 0 6 Fax # (—) E-mail Sr" P0\ CX.'��Q i ` /� Owner of Record S �J IA Q S SIA I Address b-0 J -1 lit M" 1�daA City l� c S QIL State Zip 2Z-� � ` Daytime Phone �J � T� Fax # (_� E-mail SAS D i @,\A1-ZL1 \ Q �$ mA t -. fe DESCRIPTION OF USE (If necessary, attach an additional sheet. Include information about the number of vehicles and parking areas, hours of o eration, etc. �� nn `^ , \ 1 FV . a 9'_ /rn 1 '.k �i Yc{ n I A 1 Ut� Yd V/ QikV'A GLI' IYW \ Each minor home occupation authorized in the Rural Areas zoning district is subject to the following: PLEASE CHECK EACH BOX SO THAT IT IS CLEAR THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS CLEARANCE ❑ LOCATION & AREA The home occupation shall be conducted entirely within the dwelling unit, provided that not more than twenty-five (25) percent of the gross floor area of the dwelling unit shall be used for the home occupation and further provided that the County of Albemarle Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 Voice: (434) 296-5832 Fax: (434) 972-4126 7/1%2011 Page i of3 '(0w ,V4 gross floor area used for the home occupation shall not exceed one thousand five hundred (1500) square feet. [Section 5.2A (b)] ❑ EXTERIOR APPEARANCE There shall be no change in the exterior appearance of a dwelling unit or other visible evidence of the conduct of the home occupation. [Section 5.2A (c)] ❑ VISITORS & SALES No customers, clients or students may visit for a purpose related to the home occupation. The sale of goods or the provision of services by the home occupation to a customer, client or student at the site is prohibited. [Section 5.2A (d)(2)] ❑ OUTDOOR STORAGE The storage of goods, products, equipment other than vehicles used in a home occupation, or any materials associated with the home occupation, other than natural landscaping materials such as mulch and plants, outside of an enclosed structure is prohibited, [Section 5.2A (g)] ❑ NUMBER OF VEHICLES & PARKING The number of vehicles that may be used in the home occupation shall not exceed two (2) motor vehicles and two (2) trailers. All vehicles used in a home occupation shall be parked on-site. [Section 5.2A (i)] [Section 5.2A (f)] ❑ NUMBER OF HOME OCCUPATIONS More than one home occupation is permitted on a parcel, provided that the area occupied and by the home occupations shall be considered cumulatively and all requirements of this section shall apply. [Section 5.2A (j)] ❑ PERFORMANCE STANDARDS The home occupation shall comply with the performance standards in section 4.14. [Section 5.2A (k)] Does the use involve procedures, machinery Or chemicals that may cause the following? YES NO NOISE VIBRATION X GLARE HEAT AIR POLLUTION X X x WATER POLLUTION RADIOACTIVITY ELECTRICAL DISTURBANCE '74 X NON-DOMESTIC WASTE DISCHARGED TO A SEPTIC FIELD OR SEWER If YES, then applicable standards must be addressed with a Certified Engineer's Report (available from staff). ❑ PROHIBITED USES (1) any use requiring a special use permit under section 10.2.2 (2) animal rescue centers (3) automobile graveyards (4) restaurants (5) storage yards (6) gun sales, unless the guns are made on-site by one orxnore family members residing within the dwelling unit (7) on-site pet grooming (8) body shops (9) equipment, trailers, vehicles or machinery rentals [Section 5.2A (1)] (10) shooting ranges (11) commercial stables (12) rummage or garage sales other than those determined by the zoning administrator to be occasional (13) veterinary clinics or hospitals (14) pyrotechnic (fireworks or bomb) device. manufacturing.or sale (15) Any other use not expressly listed that is determined by the zoning administrator to be contrary to the purpose and intent of section 5.2A. County of Albemarle Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 Voice: (434) 296-5832 Fax_ (434) 972-4126 7/1/2011 Page 2 or3 WAIVERS OR MODIFICATIONS MAY RE SOUGHT ONLY FOR THE FOLLOWING: AREA The area requirements in section 5.2A(b) may be waived or modified, provided that the waiver or modification shall not authorize the home occupation to occupy more than forty-nine (49) percent of the gross floor area of the dwelling. In granting a waiver or modification of the area requirement, the commission shall make the following findings in addition to those findings in section 5.1: (1) the nature of the home occupation requires storage or additional space within tine dwelling unit to conduct the home occupation; (2) the primary use of the dwelling unit as a residence is maintained; and (3) the waiver or modification would not change the character of the neighboring agricultural area or the residential neighborhood. [Section 5.2A (m) (1)] ❑ NOTIFICATIONS & INSPECTIONS Written notice that an application for a waiver or modification has been requested for a minor home occupation has been submitted will be sent to the owner of each abutting parcel under different ownership than the parcel on which the proposed home occupation would be located. The notice will identify the proposed home occupation, its size, its location, and the request for a waiver or modification. The notice shall invite the recipient to submit any comments before the zoning clearance is acted upon. The notice shall be mailed at least five (5) days prior to the action on the zoning clearance as provided in section 32.4.2.5. In addition, a public notice sign will posted on the property for the duration of the review. [Section 5.2A (n)] REVIEW PROCESS AND ADDITIONAL FEES WITHOUT WAIVER REQUEST ($25) WITH A WAIVER REQUEST ($25 + $425 + notice fees) 1. Submit Home Occupation application ($25). 1. Submit Horne Occupation application and Waiver 2. Staff will review for completion and approve the application ($25 + $425). application if requirements have been met . 2. Staff will review for completion and mail abutting owner notification (Fee varies based on number of letters). 3. Staff will visit property to post public notice sign. 4. Staff will coordinate date of next available Planning Commission meeting to process waiver or modification. 5. Staff will approve application if requirements have been met andpick-up public notice sign. Owner/Applicant Must Read and Sign I hereby apply for approval to conduct the -Horne Occupation identified above, and certify that this address is my legal residence. I also certify that I have read the restrictions on Home Occupations, that I understand them, and that I will abide by them. Aoi. 0�3 I 1 Signature of Owner/App icant Date Print Nar Daytime phone number of Signatory Rev' er'�p ate ENGINEER'S REPORT ATTACI-IED: YES NO CONDITIONS: 7/1/2011 Page3or3 Albemarle County Mobile Food Vendors FAQs Q: I'm interested in operating as a mobile food vendor in Albemarle County. What kind of permits do I need? A: Before beginning or operating a mobile food vending business in Albemarle County, vendors must obtain the necessary zoning, health department, and business license approvals. Please review the following chart to see what licenses or permits apply to you. Vendina Location _Zoning Site Plan I _ Health peddler's License All mobile than two h Mobil eif food uni- occupati' that it is, x3226/ swright2 a .....abased ;in Albemarle Coun#y:.or operating at a location for more st apply for a M:6bile FoodVendor Zoning Clearance. Mobile`=foo,d YJ11h n, app;roved restaurant use;,clo, not require a zoning clea"ranee. an ale i83 s n`ome Site Plan Compliance Operation of a mobile food unit on private property. for any period of time: requires the permission of the property owner. Regular operation on private commercial property for more than two hours at a'time;is subject to compliance with a site plan. The property owner will need to update the site plan to" show the location of the use by completing a Letter of Revision, or in some cases a Site Plan Amendment, before a zoning clearance can be issued. Health Department No zoning permits will be issued without prior approval from the Virginia Department of Health. To download their mobile unit guidelines and application form, go to htto://www.vdh.state.va.us/LHD/ThomasJeff_e_rson/Environmentalhealth.htm#applications. For more information, contact Eric Myers at the Thomas Jefferson Health District (Virginia Department of Health) at eric.myers@vdh.virginia.gov or (434) 972-6219 or Archer Campbell at elizabetha.campbell@vdh.virginia.gov. A Peddler's License All mobile food vendors who operate in Albemarle County are required to apply for a peddler's license. Contact the Albemarle County Business License Department at (434) 296-5852 for more information. Q: My business is based outside of Albemarle County. Do I still need a zoning clearance to operate in Albemarle County? A: Mobile food vendors based outside of Albemarle County.do not need to apply for a zoning clearance to operate at a County location for less than two hours at a time. If operating at a County location for more than two hours ata time, both a zoning clearance and compliance with a site plan is required. Q: Can I store or prepare food in my home kitchen? A. No. Virginia Health Department regulations require that all food is stored and prepared either onboard the unit or in a permitted commissary facility. Contact the Virginia Health Department for more information about. regulations pertaining to food"preparation,and storage. Q: Where can (:operate? A Mobile food vendors may operate at a variety of locations in Albema"rle County; how are specific requirements for different; types of vending sites you should be aware of. ` Mobile food vendors may operate by right m "any commercial zoning district with the property owner's permission. Operation on,commercial property"for more than two hours at a time is, 6biect to compliance with a site plan. Mobile food units must be no"closer than, 30,,feet to any public`; right-of-way! and 50 feet from any residential or Rural Areas zoning.:district. ;Visit the County's Mobile food vendors may'operate;at a"Count y park wi#h written permission from t e kar "s Department. For'more"in'formatior, contact the D:epa"rtment Parks &Recreation at (434) 296 5844. Licensed mobile food,vendors may operate at a farm winery with the Special Events Licensed mobile food vendors"may. operate at a special event subject special use permit or zoning clearance issued for the event. ` is permission. conditions of the Q: When can I operate? A: Hours of operation are not currently regulated; however, mobile food vendors are expected to comply with noise regulations outlined in Section 4.1 8.04 of the zoning ordinance.