Appomattox County Unincorporated

Each off-street parking space shall be a minimum of 200 square feet (10 feet by 20 feet).

When a building includes a combination of uses as set forth in this section, then the required number of parking spaces will be the sum of the required parking for each use or reasonably weighted to reflect the combined usage. Where the parking requirement for a particular use is not defined in this section, and where no similar use is listed, the Zoning Administrator shall determine the number of spaces to be provided based on requirements for similar uses, location, anticipated demand, and traffic generated by the proposed use. All references to 'square feet' in the parking requirements shall mean the square feet of the gross floor area, unless otherwise specified. All references to 'maximum occupancy' shall mean the maximum occupancy as determined by the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. Where a fractional space results during calculation of the required parking, the required number of parking spaces shall be rounded to the next-highest whole number.

The table sets forth minimum parking requirements. Many uses refer to Schedule A or Schedule B. Some uses have no requirement (Agriculture, Commercial feedlots, Forestry operations, Stable private, Home occupation, Kennel private, Park-and-ride facility, Amateur radio tower, Parking facility, Wireless communications facility).

Stacking spaces shall be provided for any use having a drive-through facility... Approach lanes for drive-through facilities shall have the following minimum widths: One lane = 12 feet. Two or more lanes = 10 feet per lane. All drive-through facilities shall be provided with a bypass lane with a minimum width of 10 feet. Each stacking space shall be a minimum of 10 feet by 20 feet.

It is the intent of this § 19.6-91 to promote the public necessity, convenience, general welfare, and good zoning practice by incorporating landscaping, screening, and buffering requirements into the site development plan process. ... The provisions of this § 19.6-91 are applicable to the development or redevelopment of any property after the effective date of this article and located in an A-1, R-1, R-2, R-3, B-1, V-1, M-1, or IP District or to any use requiring conditional use permit approval. ... Landscaping within a sight distance triangle shall not include any evergreen trees, and shall not include shrubs exceeding three feet in height above the ground at maturity. ... All trees and/or shrubs used to satisfy this article shall be of native origin. ... A landscaping plan shall be required of all new development or redevelopment of property within the County for commercial or industrial purposes. Multifamily residential dwelling developments shall be considered commercial for the purposes of this article. ... All parking rows and parking bays shall be capped with a landscaped island. Parking areas with fewer than 100 parking spaces shall have one large evergreen or deciduous tree for every 10 parking spaces. ... Parking areas with fewer than 100 parking spaces shall have one medium shrub for every five parking spaces. ... Parking areas greater than 100 parking spaces shall have one large evergreen or deciduous tree for every seven parking spaces. ... Parking areas greater than 100 parking spaces shall have one medium shrub for every one parking space. ... All sides of multifamily, commercial, or industrial buildings which are visible from the public right-of-way or visible from an adjacent residential use type shall be landscaped with foundation plantings as follows: One ornamental tree per 50 feet of building frontage; One large shrub per 10 feet of building frontage; Two small shrubs per 10 feet of building frontage. ... Loading areas, refuse areas, storage yards, stormwater management facilities, HVAC equipment, water vaults, or other objectionable items shall be screened from view of any public right-of-way or any adjacent residential use type. ... In all instances where a commercial use type, industrial use type, multifamily dwelling use type, or parking area is located adjacent to any residential use type, a vegetative evergreen buffer shall be established on the property for which said buffer is required. Where required, the buffer area shall be a minimum of 20 feet in width extending along the entire length of the development area... The evergreen tree material shall be a minimum of four feet in height at the time of planting. The evergreen tree line shall be planted in rows 15 feet apart and staggered 10 feet on center. ... Required landscaping shall remain alive and in good condition in perpetuity.

Parking areas with fewer than 100 parking spaces shall have one large evergreen or deciduous tree for every 10 parking spaces.

All sides of multifamily, commercial, or industrial buildings which are visible from the public right-of-way or visible from an adjacent residential use type shall be landscaped with foundation plantings as follows:

In all instances where a commercial use type, industrial use type, multifamily dwelling use type, or parking area is located adjacent to any residential use type, a vegetative evergreen buffer shall be established on the property for which said buffer is required.

In order to accommodate the communications needs of residents and businesses... These provisions are necessary... All applications for both permitted and conditional uses under this section must include the following information... See District Regulations for new construction towers. Co-locations in the following zoning districts: A-1, B-1, M1, and IP, provided that the height of the existing structure is not increased more than twenty feet of its original permitted height. If height increase is greater than twenty feet, then a conditional use permit will be required. ... New construction under 199 feet and co-locations are not permitted by right or conditional use in the H-1, R-1, R-2, R-3 or V-1 District unless application is made under the 'stealth design' option conditional use procedure. New construction towers that exceed 199 feet proposed for siting in the H-1, R-1, R-2, R-3 or V-1 District. Towers of any height are not permitted in the Floodplain Overlay (FPO) District. All towers shall be set back 110% of the height of the proposed tower from all property lines, except as follows. ... new construction towers shall be set back a minimum of 200% of the height of the tower from any nearby residential structure, and in no case less than 400 feet. ... Towers shall not be artificially lighted unless required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or the County. ... Tower sites shall be enclosed by security fencing and shall be equipped with an appropriate anti-climbing device. ... Any proposed telecommunications tower and tower site shall be designed structurally, electrically, and in all respects to accommodate co-location of both the applicant's telecommunications facility and comparable telecommunications facilities for at least two additional users if the tower height is 199 feet or less, and three additional users if the tower height is 200 feet or greater. ... Any tower that is not operated for a continuous period of 12 months shall be considered a nuisance. ... New towers that are 50 feet or less in height in any district, except the H-1, Historic Overlay District and the FPO, Floodplain Overlay District; Satellite dish antennas, as an accessory use; Antennas used solely for residential reception of broadcast radio or television, as an accessory use; Antennas legally operated by FCC-licensed amateur radio operators. Said antenna shall not exceed 200 feet in height above average grade. Amateur radio antennas that are freestanding shall be located to the rear of the principal structure and set back from any lot line by a distance equal to or exceeding the height of the tower.

Co-locations in the following zoning districts: A-1, B-1, M1, and IP, provided that the height of the existing structure is not increased more than twenty feet of its original permitted height.

Towers of any height are not permitted in the Floodplain Overlay (FPO) District.

All towers shall be set back 110% of the height of the proposed tower from all property lines... new construction towers shall be set back a minimum of 200% of the height of the tower from any nearby residential structure, and in no case less than 400 feet.

The purpose of the special public interest overlay districts established in this article is to protect and enhance certain specific lands and structures... The special public interest overlay districts established in this section generally operate by establishing performance standards... Land lying within the special public interest overlay districts shall remain part of the underlying zoning districts... Amendments to this article or to the Zoning Map shall be adopted in accordance with the provisions of this article.

The following regulations shall apply to a new or existing intensive farming facility. ...

If the operator of an intensive livestock facility has at least 300 beef cattle, 3,000 sheep, or 150 horses, then the minimum parcel size of which an initial livestock facility may be placed shall be 60 acres.

Wind energy systems shall be permitted in Agricultural Zoning District (A-1), Commercial Zoning District (B-1) and Industrial Zoning District (M-1), provided the following standards and specifications are met: (1) The wind energy system is no more than 50 feet in height; and (2) Where no more than two systems are located on any parcel

Setback requirements shall not preclude the construction of habitable buildings... The minimum distance from the base on a wind energy structure to all property lines shall be 110% of the structure height...

Minimum acreage required to create a PUD shall be 50 acres of contiguous land. ... Maximum lot coverage shall be established during the review and approval of the master plan but in no case shall exceed 75%. ... Buildings and structures over 45 feet in height will need to be justified in order to receive approval. ... Minimum common open space and/or recreational areas shall be 15% of the gross area of the PUD.

Minimum acreage required to create a PUD shall be 50 acres of contiguous land. ... Maximum lot coverage shall be established during the review and approval of the master plan but in no case shall exceed 75%. ... All structures proposed to front on an existing public street external to the PUD shall be located a minimum of 50 feet from the existing public right-of-way. ... Buildings and structures over 45 feet in height will need to be justified in order to receive approval. ... Minimum common open space and/or recreational areas shall be 15% of the gross area of the PUD.

A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is required for each utility scale solar energy farm proposed to be constructed, installed, or operated in the county.