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ZONING
AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW ORDINANCE
JEFFERSON
COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA
ADOPTED
JULY 7, 1988 AS AMENDED
ARTICLE 1. PURPOSE, JURISDICTION, APPLICATION, INTERPRETATION
AND SEVERABILITY
(2 pages 291KB)
Section
1.0 Effective Date
Section 1.1 Purpose
Section 1.2 Jurisdiction
Section 1.3 Application and Interpretation
Section 1.4 Severability
Section 1.5 Use of Technical Information
ARTICLE 2. DEFINITIONS
(14 pages at 1,462KB)
Section
2.1 Definitions
Section 2.2 Terms Defined
ARTICLE 3. ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
(2 pages 299KB)
Section
3.1 Administration
Section 3.2 Zoning Administrator
Section 3.3 Enforcement
ARTICLE
4. GENERAL PROVISIONS
(9 pages 1,174KB)
Section
4.1 Ordinance Deemed Minimum Regulations; Uniformity
Section 4.2 Compliance with Ordinance
Section 4.3 Nonconforming Uses
Section 4.4 Prohibited Uses
Section 4.5 Agricultural Uses Permitted Generally
Section 4.6 Distance Requirements
Section 4.7 Essential Utility Equipment
Section 4.8 Buildable Lot
Section 4.9 Traffic Visibility Across Corner Lots
Section 4.10 Site Plan Requirements
Section 4.11 Landscaping, Screening and Buffer Yard Requirements
Section 4.12 Outdoor Lighting
Section 4.13 Development in or Adjacent to the 100 Year Floodplain
Section 4.14 Development Adjacent to the Potomac or Shenandoah
Rivers
Section 4.15 Location of Jails/Prisons
Section
4.16 Setback Chart (8.5 x 11 landscape image 244KB)
Section 4.17 West Virginia Legal Fireworks
ARTICLE 4A. HOME OCCUPATIONS AND COTTAGE INDUSTRIES
(4 pages 211KB)
Section
4A.l Home Occupations, Level l
Section 4A.2 Home Occupations, Level 2
Section 4A.3 Cottage Industry
Section 4A.4 Covenants
ARTICLE 5. DISTRICT ESTABLISHMENTS; ZONING MAPS; DISTRICT BOUNDARIES;
DISTRICT REGULATIONS
(18 pages 1,153KB)
Section
5.1 Establishment of Districts
Section 5.2 Boundaries of Districts
Section 5.3 District Maps
Section 5.4 Residential-Growth District
Section 5.5 Design Standards for Multi-Family Dwelling
Section 5.6 Industrial-Commercial District
Section 5-.7 Rural District
Section 5.8 Residential/Light Industrial/Commercial District
Section 5.9 Site Plans
Section 5.10 Village District
ARTICLE 6. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW SYSTEM
(8 pages 464KB)
Section
6.1 Development Review System (DRS)
Section 6.2 Issuance of a Conditional Use Permit
Section 6.3 The Soils Assessment
Section 6.4 Amenities Assessment
Section 6.5 Computation of Soils/Amenities Assessment
ARTICLE 7. PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS FOR REVIEW
(7 pages 482KB)
Section
7.1 Purpose
Section 7.2 Zoning District Permitted Uses
Section 7.3 General Development Review System Requirements
Section 7.4 Filing the Application
Section 7.5 Planning and Zoning Staff Evaluation of the Development
Review System
Section 7.6 Compatibility Assessment Meeting
Section 7.7 Public Hearings for Development Review System
Section 7.8 Board of Appeals Approval of Conditional Use Permit
ARTICLE 8. APPEAL PROCESS
(2 pages 140KB)
Section
8.1 Filing an Appeal
Section 8.2 Processing Procedures
Section 8.3 Public Hearing
Section 8.4 Postponement of the Hearing
Section 8.5 Continuance of Hearing
ARTICLE 9. EXCEPTIONS
(3 pages 198KB)
Section
9.1 General
Section 9.2 Building Height Limitations
Section 9.3 Lot Area Modifications
Section 9.4 Setback Modifications
Section 9.5 Projections Into Yards
Section 9.6 Accessory Structures
Section 9.7 Other Exceptions
Section 9.8 Exceptions, as follows: [not found in the original
Table of Contents]
ARTICLE 10. PROVISIONS FOR SIGNS
(4 pages 286KB)
Section
10.2 General Provisions
Section 10.3 Permitted Signs Without Zoning Permit
Section 10.4 Signs Requiring a Zoning Permit
Section 10.5 Special Exceptions Uses (Requiring Appeals Board
Authorization After Public Hearing)
Section 10.6 Zoning Certificate
ARTICLE 11. OFF-STREET PARKING STANDARDS
(3pages 156KB)
Section
11.1 Non-Residential Parking Standards
Section 11.2 Internal Circulation, Entrance and Parking Requirements
Section 11.3 Residential Parking Standards
ARTICLE 12. MAP AND TEXT AMENDMENTS
(2 pages 84KB)
Section
12.1 Purpose
Section 12.2 Procedure for Amendment
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. . END JULY 7, 1988 . . . ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW ORDINANCE
JEFFERSON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA ADOPTED JULY 7, 1988 AS AMENDED
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AMENDMENTS:
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February
11, 1998:
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Amendment:
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Add new Section 1.6 Wireless Telecommunication Moratorium
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August
13, 1998:
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Amendments:
(1 page 57KB)
Article 2, Section 2.2 Blue Ridge Line [and] Add new Section
4B.6(h) Wireless... |
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October
14, 1999:
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Amendments:
(4 pages 298KB)
Article 2. Change and/or add definitions to read... [and]
Modify 5.10(b) Conditional Uses in the Village District
[and] Add Sectinn 9.4(c): subdivision signs, school bus
shelters and/or mailboxes |
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January
10, 2002:
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Amendments:
scroll down to the bottom of this page... |
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August
8, 2002:
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Amendments:
(1 page 47KB)
Section 6.2 Issuance of a Conditional Use Permit: [and]
Section 6.5 Computation of Soils/ Amenities Assessment |
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November
7, 2002
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Amendments:
(2 pages 340KB)
Add the following definitions in Article 2, Section 2.1
Adult arcade... Add new section Article 4. Prohibited
Uses. Section 4.4(k) |
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May
1, 2003:
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Amendments:
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Article 4 (Prohibited Uses), Section 4.4k [and] Article
5.6 (Industrial-Commercial District), Section 5.6(a)(Permitted
Uses): |
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October
23, 2003:
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Amendment:
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Add new section to Article 2, Section 2.1 - Subdivision
Exemptions - Section 2.1(f) |
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October
23, 2003:
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Amendment:
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Modify Article 3, Section 3.a(a)11 -Definitions |
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October
23, 2003:
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Amendment:
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Modify Article 3, Section 3.1(a)19 -Definitions |
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October
23, 2003
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Amendment:
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Modify Article 2, Section 2.1(13) -Definitions |
AMENDMENTS
TO THE JEFFERSON COUNTY ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW ORDINANCE
AS ADOPTED BY THE JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSION ON
JANUARY 10, 2002
Add
new definitions in Article 2, Section 2.2:
"Research
and Development: Research, development and testing laboratories
that do not involve the mass manufacture, fabrication, processing
or sale of products."
"Dormitory:
A building used for sleeping accommodations where such building
is used accessory to a permitted use of land. A dormitory
shall be located on the same property or campus as the use
that it is intended to serve. A dormitory shall not offer
accommodations to the general public or to persons who are
visiting the property or campus primarily for the purpose
of being a spectator at a sporting event or other gathering
held at the facility. A dormitory may include one common kitchen
or dining facility and common gathering rooms for social purposes
for use only by it's temporary occupants."
Add
new section in Article 4, Section 4.3(h) as follows:
"The
nonconforming use automobile racing facility located on property
specifically described as Tax Map 17, Parcels 2, 2.1 and 5
in the Kabletown District is permitted to expand as herein
described:
1.
The commercial/competitive racing circuit as measured on (date
of adoption), particularly 25,344 linear feet may add an additional
8,870 feet of commercial/ competitive raceway surface, in
accordance with (and not in addition to the provisions of
Section 4.3 of this Ordinance. The surface shall conform to
a required 200 foot setback from all property lines.
2.
May add dormitory lodging with food service facilities that
do not contain internally lit signs.
3.
May add automobile related research and development facilities.
4.
May add other automobile related facilities only for vehicles
that are used on-site, including, but not limited to warehousing,
parts, supplies and service.
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. . END JANUARY 10, 2002. . . AMENDMENTS TO THE JEFFERSON
COUNTY ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW ORDINANCE AS ADOPTED
BY THE JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSION ON JANUARY 10, 2002
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