Standards
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.”
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Sign plan required
sign_plan_required
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.”
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Dumpster screening required
dumpster_screening_required
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.”
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Open space plan required
open_space_plan_required
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.”
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Burial site mapping required
burial_site_mapping_required
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”
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Handicap parking required
handicap_parking_required
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.”
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Land use tabulation required
land_use_tabulation_required
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.”
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Density tabulation required
density_tabulation_required
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
Off-site improvement plan required
off_site_improvement_plan_required
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 tripsOther“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.”
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Traffic impact study required
traffic_impact_study_required
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 ftOther“Topography of the project area with contour intervals of five feet or less.”
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Maximum contour interval
contour_interval_max_ft
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 ftOther“such information shall be provided for the site itself and for an area within 50 feet of any property line of the site”
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Adjacent area analysis distance
adjacent_area_analysis_ft
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”
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Site plan required
site_plan_required
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 sqftOther“Accessory structures or improvements less than 256 square feet in area.”
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Site plan exemption area
site_plan_exemption_area_sqft
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 sqftOther“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.”
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Site plan exemption disturbance area
site_plan_exemption_disturbance_area_sqft
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 daysOther“the final site plan shall be approved or disapproved within 60 days after it has been officially submitted for approval.”
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Final site plan review period
final_site_plan_review_days
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 daysOther“the final site plan that is previously disapproved but has been modified, corrected, and resubmitted shall be acted on within 45 days of resubmission.”
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Resubmitted site plan review period
resubmitted_site_plan_review_days
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 daysOther“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.”
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Minor amendment approval period
minor_amendment_approval_days
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 monthsOther“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.”
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Preliminary site plan validity
preliminary_site_plan_validity_months
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 yearsOther“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.”
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Final site plan validity
final_site_plan_validity_years
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 monthsOther“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”
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Special use permit validity
special_use_permit_validity_months
A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon →