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Overall project density shall not exceed six dwelling units per acre

For townhouses for sale and similar attached development types, the development or project shall consist of at least ten dwelling units with no less than three and no more than six units contiguous to one another. Public water and public sewer service shall be provided. Overall project density shall not exceed six dwelling units per acre including public or commonly used rights-of-way constructed to serve the project. Each townhouse shall be erected or placed on a specifically designated land area or on a lot containing not less than 2,500 square feet. The remaining area required to meet minimum project density shall be incorporated into usable and accessible common open space or spaces and/or private vehicular access or parking areas. The minimum distance between any two unattached townhouse structures shall be 40 feet. The setback shall be increased to 60 feet if the townhouse structures are face to face. The point of measurement shall be the exterior walls of the structures and does not include balconies or other architectural features.

The minimum area for a camp shall be ten contiguous acres.

The minimum area for a camp shall be ten contiguous acres. Multiple structures may be constructed on the property, such as cabins, lodges and other facilities typical of a camp provided that all structures comply with the setback requirements for a principal structure from adjoining property lines. Each building intended to accommodate members shall be accessible via an all weather road suitable to accommodate emergency vehicles serving the property. One year-round residence, including a Class A or B manufactured home, may be constructed as a caretakers home.

Any burial plot on land abutting a public or private street shall comply with the required front yard setback of the underlying zoning district and 25 feet from all property lines.

Any burial plot on land abutting a public or private street shall comply with the required front yard setback of the underlying zoning district and 25 feet from all property lines. Arrangements for perpetual maintenance of the cemetery shall be in compliance with all applicable governmental laws and regulatory requirements and shall be approved by the county attorney as to form. Cemeteries and distance from wells. All cemeteries shall meet the requirements set forth below unless otherwise exempted by the department of health. All cemeteries for the internment of human remains, whether public or private, shall record in the clerk of the court's real estate records the location of all burial plots with sufficient detail to provide future owners of the location of individuals interred on the property.

In the RVC district, when a club adjoins a residential use, a Type B buffer yard in accordance with section 5-400 shall be provided along the property line which adjoins the residential use type.

In the RVC district, when a club adjoins a residential use, a Type B buffer yard in accordance with section 5-400 shall be provided

All day care centers shall comply with the minimum standards for day care centers established by the Virginia Department of Social Services

All day care centers shall comply with the minimum standards for day care centers established by the Virginia Department of Social Services, as may be amended, unless specifically exempt from those minimum standards. The operation shall care for either children under 13 years of age or adults, but shall not care for both at the same time in the same space. A business license or certificate of zoning compliance to operate a day care center shall be approved provided that a license to operate a day care center from the Virginia Department of Social Services is approved prior to beginning operation of the center. Failure to maintain a valid license approved by the Virginia Department of Social Services shall be considered a violation of this ordinance.

When adjoining a residential use type, a Type C buffer yard in accordance with section 5-400 shall be provided

When adjoining a residential use type, a Type C buffer yard in accordance with section 5-400 shall be provided along the property line which adjoins the residential use type.

In the A-L, A-R and RVC districts: A conditional use permit shall be required for establishing a new place of religious assembly.

When a place of religious assembly adjoins a residential use type, a Type A buffer yard in accordance with section 5-400 shall be provided between the parking area(s) and the residential use type.

In the A-L, A-R and RVC districts: A conditional use permit shall be required for establishing a new place of religious assembly. A conditional use permit shall be required for the expansion of an existing place of religious assembly only when the expansion exceeds one or more of the following criteria: The total gross floor area of the expansion itself exceeds 7,500 square feet; The gross floor area of the expansion is more than 100 percent of the existing gross floor area; and The expansion includes an expansion of the principal worship area of more than 50 percent of the existing seating.

In the A-L, A-R and RVC districts: A conditional use permit shall be required for establishing a new place of religious assembly. A conditional use permit shall be required for the expansion of an existing place of religious assembly only when the expansion exceeds one or more of the following criteria: The total gross floor area of the expansion itself exceeds 7,500 square feet; The gross floor area of the expansion is more than 100 percent of the existing gross floor area; and The expansion includes an expansion of the principal worship area of more than 50 percent of the existing seating.

In the A-L, A-R and RVC districts: A conditional use permit shall be required for establishing a new place of religious assembly. A conditional use permit shall be required for the expansion of an existing place of religious assembly only when the expansion exceeds one or more of the following criteria: The total gross floor area of the expansion itself exceeds 7,500 square feet; The gross floor area of the expansion is more than 100 percent of the existing gross floor area; and The expansion includes an expansion of the principal worship area of more than 50 percent of the existing seating.

No major utility service shall be located within 100 feet of an existing residence.

In considering an application for a conditional use permit, the planning commission and board of supervisors shall consider the justification for the location of the proposed utility service and any alternative locations which may be available. The minimum lot size may be reduced as part of approval of the special use permit provided all setback and yard requirements are met and all other dimensional requirements are achieved. The height limitation contained in each district may be increased as part of the approval of the special use permit, subject to any other height limitation contained in this ordinance. No major utility service shall be located within 100 feet of an existing residence. Except in the I-1 and I-2 districts, outdoor storage of materials and equipment shall be prohibited in association with a major utility service, except during construction of the utility facility, unless specifically requested and approved as part of the special use permit. In the I-1 and I-2 districts outdoor storage areas shall comply with the screening provisions contained in section 5-400. Buildings and facilities shall be designed and constructed to be compatible with the surrounding area, so that these facilities or structures will not adversely affect nearby properties. Except in the I-1 and I-2 districts, Type B screening and buffering consistent with section 5-400 of this ordinance shall be required, unless specifically modified as a part of the approved conditional use permit. All public sewer and water utility services shall be publicly owned and operated by a government agency unless otherwise approved by the board of supervisors. If private ownership is approved by the board of supervisors, the board my impose reasonable conditions to ensure the long-term operation, maintenance and solvency of the operator. These conditions may be in addition to any other conditions imposed by the state regulating authority. Sewer and water utility services shall be designed with a service area and capacity consistent with the purposes of the respective zoning district and the recommendations of the comprehensive plan.

The project area shall be set back at least 300 feet from all abutting public rights of way and main buildings on adjoining parcels and from adjacent property lines.