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Home My WebLink AboutHO201700347 Application 2017-09-12FOR OFFICE USE ONLY HO # Fee Amount $ -2:7 Date Paid �_�C Ui3�who? _ liL.-T�g,i,2n _. Receipt # Atr�ck# By: Application for �- Home Occupation Clearance x`T (Only for parcels in the Rural Areas Zoning District) ti ,�. ^M[4or 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 printing of aerial mans. Name of Business: Mountain View Electronic Solutions LLC Type of Business: Electronic Security Tax map and parcel: 06900-00-00-041 AO Contact Person (Who should we call/write concerning this project?): Dallas Showers Address 8455 Dick Woods Road Daytime Phone (4� 906-3726 Fax # (� City Afton State VA Zip 22920 E-mail dallas@mountainviewelectronicst Owner of Record Dallas Showers dallas@mountainviewelectronicsolutions.com Address 8455 Dick Woods Road Daytime Phone ( 434 906-3726 Fax # (� City Afton State VA Zip 22920 E-mail dallas2291I@gmaii.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.): Officp tn make calls. and keep my books Wnrk on (nmpl ter for general office work County of Albemarle Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 Voice: (434) 296-5832 Fax: (434) 972-4126 11/1/2015 Page 1 of4 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 REQUIREMENTS 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) (I)[ ® 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 facade 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)l ® 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)[ ® 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)l ® 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 11/1/2015 Page 2 of4 ® 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 Ix HEAT x AIR POLLUTION x WATER POLLUTION x RADIOACTIVITY x ELECTRICAL DISTURBANCE x NON -DOMESTIC WASTE DISCHARGED TO ASEPTIC 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)l (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 feet 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 Home Occupation applications. County of Albemarle Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 Voice: (434) 296-5832 Fax: (434) 972-4126 H/I/2015 Page 3 of4 AREA WAIVERS OR MODIFICATIONS MAY BE SOUGHT ONLY FOR THE FOLLOWING: 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) -------------------------------- 1. Submit Home Occupation application ($27). 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, review parking areas, proposed location of sign, and storage areas (if applicable). 4. Staff will approve application if requirements have been met and pick-up public notice sign. WITH A SPECIAL EXCEPTION ($27 + $457 + notice fees) 1. Submit Home Occupation application and Waiver application ($25 + $457). 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, review parking areas, proposed location of sign, and storage areas (if applicable). 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 and pick-up public notice sien. 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. 8-30-2017 Signature of Applicant A Date Other ( Buildin Zoning ENGINEER'S REPORT ATTACHED: YES CONDITIONS: Date Date Date S c� NO County of Albemarle Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 Voice: (434) 296-5832 Fax: (434) 972-4126 11/1/2015 Page 4 of4