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® NBOOP Home Occupation Clearance = $27.00 + applicable fees
Home Occupation, Major. 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 and up to two (2) additional persons not
residing within the dwelling unit, with or without the use of accessory structures; provided that nothing herein prohibits the
occupation from engaging other persons who work off -site and do not come to the dwelling unit or to any accessory structure
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 Home 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) If applicable, a survey, plat, or aerial map showing accessory structures and parking associated
with the home occupation. The GIS Web enables easy viewing~ and printings of aerial mans.
Name of Business: Virtual Math Academy, LLC
Type of Business: online mathematics tutoring Tax map and parcel: 03400-00-00-046AO
Contact Person (Who should we call/write concerning this project?): Brian A. Craddock
Address 530 E. Main St.
City Charlottesville
State VA zip 22902
Daytime Phone 43( 4 ) 979-1400 Fax # 43{ 4 l 977-5109 E-mail bac@lplaw.com
Owner of Record David E. Dresner and Nancy M. Kozlowski
Address 3883 Brocks Mill Rd
Daytime Phone 43( 4 ) 974-9590 Fax # ( )
city Barboursville
State VA zip 22923.
Email dedresner@aol.com
DESCRIPTION OF USE (If necessary, attach an additional sheet. Include information about the number of vehicles and
number of employees associated with the use, hours of operation, use of accessory structures, etc.):
navirl Drawer and Nancy Kosslowski are the owners of !he property and the only members of Virti 1-al Math Arnriemy Ll C
The business will use approximately 275 square feet of the property as office space in connection with the home
occupation. This will include customary office uses, including administrative tasks. telephone calls and emails, and work on
their computers. It is anticipated that no employees, customers or other business invitees will come onto the property in
connection with the home occupation. Vehicle trips should not increase. No employees of the business will work from the
property. The home occupation will be conducted unng normal business hours. No accessory structures will be used or
constructed. No additional parking is needed. No outdoor storage will be used.
County of Albemarle Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 Voice: (434) 296-5832 Fax: (434) 972-4126
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Each major 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 RE UIREMENTS FOR THIS CLEARANCE
® LOCATION & AREA
This home occupation shall be conducted within the dwelling unit or accessory structures, or both, 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 cumulative area used for the home occupation, including the gross floor area within the dwelling
unit or any accessory structure and the area used for outdoor storage as provided in section 5.2A(g), shall not exceed one
thousand five hundred (1500) square feet. Plants that are planted in the ground that are to be used for a major home
occupation do not count toward the one thousand five hundred (1500) square feet limitation. [Section 5.2A (b) (1)]
® 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, except that one home occupation sign may be erected as authorized by section 4.15. Accessory
structures shall be similar in fagade to a single-family dwelling, private garage, shed, barn or other structure normally
expected in a residential area and shall be specifically compatible in design and scale with other residential development
in the area in which it is located. Any accessory structure that does not conform to the applicable setback and yard
requirements for primary structures shall not be used for a home occupation. [Section 5.2A (c) (1)]
® VISITORS & SALES
Customers, clients and students are permitted to visit the property where the home occupation is conducted. Only goods
that are hand-crafted on -site and goods that are directly related to the home occupation, including but not limited to tools
for pottery making and frames for artwork are permitted to be for sale to customers who comes to the site.
[Section 5.2A (d) (1)]
® TRAFFIC
The traffic generated by the home occupation shall not exceed ten (10) vehicle round trips per day or more than thirty
(30) vehicle round trips per week. For the purposes of this section, a "vehicle round trip" means one vehicle entering and
exiting the site. [Section 5.2A (e)]
® PARKING
All vehicles used in the home occupation and all vehicles of employees, customers, clients or students related to the
home occupation shall be parked on -site. [Section 5.2A (f)]
® OUTDOOR STORAGE
The storage of goods, products, equipment other than vehicles used in the 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)]
® HOURS OF OPERATION
The home occupation may operate up to six (6) days per week and the hours of operation shall be between 7:00 a.m. and
8:00 p.m. for those home occupations that have employees, customers, clients or students visiting the site.
[Section 5.2A (h)]
0 NUMBER OF VEHICLES
The number of vehicles that may be used in the home occupation that are parked or stored on -site shall not exceed two
(2) motor vehicles and two (2) trailers. [Section 5.2A (i)]
® NUMBER OF HOME OCCUPATIONS
More than one home occupation is permitted on a parcel, provided that the area occupied and the traffic generated by the
home occupations shall be considered cumulatively and all requirements of this section shall apply. [Section 5.2A (j)]
County of Albemarle Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 Voice: (434) 296-5832 Fax: (434) 972-4126
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® 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 Ix
VIBRATION X
GLARE X
HEAT X
AIR POLLUTION X
WATER POLLUTION X
RADIOACTIVITY X
ELECTRICAL DISTURBANCE X
NON -DOMESTIC WASTE DISCHARGED TO A SEPTIC FIELD OR SEWER X
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 or more
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.
❑ NOTIFICATIONS & INSPECTIONS
Written notice that an application for a zoning clearance for a major 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 whether there is a
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)]
® SIGNAGE
One sign that does not exceed four (4) square teet in sign area and only states the name of the person occupying the
dwelling and identifies the product or service offered by the home occupation is permitted. No additional permit is
required for this sign, however, it must not exceed 6 ft. in height and must be setback at least 5 ft. from the public road
right-of-way. [Section 4.15.2 (25) and 4.15.81
® ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS AND REVIEWS FROM OTHER AGENCIES
A zoning clearance shall not be issued if, after review of any site, additional improvements are necessary to protect
public health or safety. [Section 31.5 (c)]
Other state and local resources, including but not limited to the Health Department, Virginia Department of
Transportation, Building Official, and County Engineer are commonly asked to comment on Horne Occupation
applications.
County of Albemarle Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 Voice: (434) 296-5832 Fax: (434) 972-4126
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WAIVERS OR MODIFICATIONS MAY BE 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 the 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)]
TRAFFIC
The traffic limitation in section 5.2A (e) may be waived or modified. In granting a waiver or modification of the traffic
limitation, the commission shall find, in addition to those findings in section 5.1, that the waiver or modification would not
change the character of the neighboring agricultural area or the residential neighborhood.
[Section 5.2A (m) (2)]
REVIEW PROCESS AND ADDITIONAL FEES
WITHOUT WAIVER REQUEST ($27 +notice fees}
WITH A SPECIAL EXCEPTION ($27 + $457 + notice
fees
1. Submit Home Occupation application ($27).
1. Submit Home Occupation application and Waiver
2. Staff will review for completion and mail abutting
application ($25 + $457).
owner notification (Fee varies based on number of
2. Staff will review for completion and mail abutting
letters).
owner notification (Fee varies based on number of
3. Staff will visit property to post public notice sign,
letters).
review parking areas, proposed location of sign, and
3. Staff will visit property to post public notice sign,
storage areas (if applicable).
review parking areas, proposed location of sign, and
4. Staff will approve application if requirements have
storage areas (if applicable).
been met and pick-up public notice sign.
4. Staff will coordinate date of next available Planning
Commission meeting to process special exception
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 Home 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. This certificate, in conjunction with a business license, represents zoning approval to conduct the Major Home
Occupation identified above.
Signature of Applic nt Date
Other Official
Date
Building Official Date f
Zoning Official Date 3Aj / Z
ENGINEER'S REPORT ATTACHED: NO
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County of Albemarle Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 Voice: (434) 296-5832 Fax: (434) 972-4126
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