Land use · Covington, Virginia

public utilities

Named in 1 of this ordinance’s zoning districts.

How this ordinance defines it

The operative definition is the local one. Codes routinely subdivide a category into tiers — “day care 2, family”, “group home 2” — and attach different permissions to each, so only Covington’s own text settles what this covers.

transmission lines and towers, and other facilities for the provision and maintenance of public utilities , including railroads and water and sewerage installations. (2-12) Storage of petroleum or other inflammable liquids, above ground. (2-13) Garment, clothing and

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transmission lines and towers; and other facilities for the provision and maintenance of public utilities , including railroads, and water and sewerage installations. - **(2-12)** All uses permitted in the M-1 district and set forth in section

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the need to minimize flood damage; ### B. All subdivision proposals shall have public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical and water systems located and constructed to minimize flood damage; ### C. All subdivision

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shall be governed by the provisions of article XV of this ordinance. **(3-5)** Public utilities . Public utilities are necessary elements in any use district. However, wherever possible in new residential, business, industrial or other development, or

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paving repair, reconstruction, improvement, drainage, or similar work and normal service extensions of public utilities or public service corporations shall not require approval, unless involving a change in location or extent of a street or public

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Where it is allowed here

Permitted by right1

Allowed outright — no hearing needed.