Extracted requirements

Standards

A zoning ordinance states most of its rules in prose, not tables. Each one that could be read as a discrete requirement — a maximum sign area, a minimum fence setback, a riparian buffer width — is stored here with its value, its unit and the clause it was taken from.

170,998 standards

Sign plan required

sign_plan_required

Signage

The location, character, size, height, and orientation of proposed signs as proposed to be erected in accordance with Article VIII of this chapter; and elevations of buildings showing signs to be placed on exterior walls.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Dumpster screening required

dumpster_screening_required

Other

The location and screening materials for dumpsters or other outdoor trash receptacles.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Open space plan required

open_space_plan_required

Other

The location and dimensions of proposed recreation areas, open spaces and other required amenities and improvements.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Burial site mapping required

burial_site_mapping_required

Other

The location of any grave, object or structure marking a place of burial.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Handicap parking required

handicap_parking_required

Parking

parking and access for the handicapped as specified in the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Land use tabulation required

land_use_tabulation_required

Other

A tabulation of the total number of acres in the project and the percentage and acreage thereof proposed to be allocated to the several dwelling types, any nonresidential uses, off-street parking, green areas, streets, parks, schools and other reservations.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Density tabulation required

density_tabulation_required

Density

A tabulation of the total number of dwelling, commercial or industrial units of various types in the project and the overall project density in dwelling, commercial or industrial units per gross acre.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Off-site improvement plan required

off_site_improvement_plan_required

Other

A plan or report indicating the extent, timing and estimated cost of all off-site improvements, such as roads, sewer, and drainage facilities deemed necessary to construct the proposed development, and the extent, timing and estimated cost of all facilities deemed necessary to serve the development such as schools, libraries and police substations.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Traffic impact study required

traffic_impact_study_required

100 trips
Other

A proposed use that generates 100 or more trips during the peak hour for that use shall be required to submit a full traffic impact study.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Maximum contour interval

contour_interval_max_ft

5 ft
Other

Topography of the project area with contour intervals of five feet or less.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Adjacent area analysis distance

adjacent_area_analysis_ft

50 ft
Other

such information shall be provided for the site itself and for an area within 50 feet of any property line of the site

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Site plan required

site_plan_required

Other

no building permit or zoning permit shall be issued involving construction or exterior modifications to a structure until a final site plan has been issued

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Site plan exemption area

site_plan_exemption_area_sqft

256 sqft
Other

Accessory structures or improvements less than 256 square feet in area.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Site plan exemption disturbance area

site_plan_exemption_disturbance_area_sqft

10,000 sqft
Other

Filling and grading operations where the area of land disturbance is less than 10,000 square feet where no impervious structures, surfaces or improvements will be installed and no clearing undertaken.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Final site plan review period

final_site_plan_review_days

60 days
Other

the final site plan shall be approved or disapproved within 60 days after it has been officially submitted for approval.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Resubmitted site plan review period

resubmitted_site_plan_review_days

45 days
Other

the final site plan that is previously disapproved but has been modified, corrected, and resubmitted shall be acted on within 45 days of resubmission.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Minor amendment approval period

minor_amendment_approval_days

15 days
Other

If the Administrator fails to act on a request for a minor amendment to the site plan within 15 calendar days, it shall be considered approved.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Preliminary site plan validity

preliminary_site_plan_validity_months

12 months
Other

If no final site plan is submitted within 12 months of the approved preliminary site plan and construction has not begun within the time period approved by the Town Council, the preliminary site plan approved shall lapse and be of no further effect.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Final site plan validity

final_site_plan_validity_years

5 years
Other

approval of a final site plan submitted under the provisions of this article shall expire five years after the date of such approval unless building permits have been obtained for construction in accordance therewith.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Special use permit validity

special_use_permit_validity_months

18 months
Other

Special use permits granted by the Town Council pursuant to the terms of this chapter shall expire 18 months from the date of permit approval in the event the construction of improvements necessary to the use for which the permit was granted has not commenced

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon