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10817 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania, VA

Price:  $490,000

 

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Above, Aerial of front/side, Below, Spotsylvania County Tax Map 23A2 - 13A;

Configuration is rectangular and is the parcel noted as "23A2-13A", below:

Address:  10817 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania, Virginia

Spotsylvania County tax data:

Spotsylvania County Tax Map 23A2-13A

Improvements:  Approximately 3,272 square feet, built 1989 (source: Spotsylvania County Commissioner Revenue)

Assessment Land (0.46 Acre) …………………. $320,000

Assessment Improvement (3,272 sq. ft.) ……….$169,600

Total Assessment………………………………..$489,600

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Recent Improvements

The roof was completely replaced in December 2010.  Invoice states:  "take off existing roof, replace with 30 year dimensional shingles, install ice shield, install black paper, install vent ridge, clean up all debris, all workmanship guaranteed 10 years".  D.W. Roofing 1907 Fall Hill Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA did the roofing.

A new heat pump was installed in 9/28/2009.  It is a Goodman 4 ton (13 seer) outside condensing unit and an inside air handler with 8KW accessory heat package. 

 

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Below, Sketch of building; Source: Spotsylvania County Tax Office; Information is APPROXIMATE

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Above, detail of Subject;

Below, macro of Subject in context of Four Mile Fork sub area market dominated by Route 1 (Jefferson Davis Highway) and Rt. 208 (Courthouse Road) and bounded by I-95.  As can be seen below, the area has been intensely developed.

Below, Traffic Counts.  Source:  Site to Do Business, CCIM; Retrieved August 08, 2011.

 

Demographic snap shot:  Source:  Site to Do Business, CCIM; Retrieved August 08, 2011.

 

 

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Spotsylvania County Contact Information

Web site:  http://www.spotsylvania.va.us/

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Spotsylvania County Zoning Department

The Zoning Department ensures that development and construction occurring in the County meets all applicable Federal State and local Zoning laws including the Uniform Statewide Building Code, Variance Application, Erosion/Sedimentation, Chesapeake Bay Act, County Storm Water Management, Federal Flood Plain Management and County Zoning Ordinance    

Mailing Address:
9019 Old Battlefield Blvd.
Suite 300
Spotsylvania, VA 22553

Physical Address: Directions
9019 Old Battlefield Blvd., 3rd Floor
Spotsylvania, VA 22553

Department Head: Troy Tignor

E-Mail: zoning@spotsylvania.va.us
Main: (540) 507-7222
Fax: (540)507-7281

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Zoned: C2, commercial; Subject to an HCOD

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Zoning - Excerpts

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DIVISION 18. - COMMERCIAL 2 (C-2) DISTRICT

Sec. 23-6.18.1. - Purpose and intent.

Sec. 23-6.18.2. - Permitted uses.

Sec. 23-6.18.3. - Special uses.

Sec. 23-6.18.4. - Use limitations.

Sec. 23-6.18.5. - Lot size requirements.

Sec. 23-6.18.6. - Bulk regulations.

Sec. 23-6.18.7. - Open space.

Sec. 23-6.18.8. - Additional requirements.

Sec. 23-6.18.1. - Purpose and intent.

The purpose of the commercial 2 (C-2) district is to provide for areas of general commercial activity in the county to meet local and regional commercial needs of the county at medium intensity.

(Ord. No. 23-66, 10-24-95)

Sec. 23-6.18.2. - Permitted uses.

The following uses may be established as permitted uses in the commercial 2 (C-2) district, subject to site plan approval:

(1) Amusement arcades;

(2) Car wash;

(3) Convents, monasteries, seminaries and nunneries;

(4) Eating establishment, carry out/fast food without drive-through window;

(5) Funeral home;

(6) Furniture or carpet store;

(7) Hospital and nursing home;

(8) Hotels, motels;

(9) Indoor, athletic facilities;

(10) Indoor commercial recreation facilities;

(11) Medical care facilities;

(12) Places of worship;

(13) Private schools;

(14) Shopping centers;

(15) Theaters;

(16) Any permitted C-1 uses set forth in section 23-6.17.2 of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 23-66, 10-24-95; Ord. No. 23-79, 4-13-99)

Sec. 23-6.18.3. - Special uses.

The following uses may be established as special uses in the commercial 2 (C-2) district, subject to approval by the board of supervisors in accordance with article 4, division 5 of this chapter:

(1) Assisted living facility;

(2) Bus or railroad stations;

(3) Civic and sports arena;

(4) College or university;

(5) Dormitory, fraternity, sorority houses, rooming/boardinghouses or other similar residence halls;

(6) Helistops;

(7) Live entertainment;

(8) Mini-warehousing establishment;

(9) Outdoor sports and recreation, commercial;

(10) Parking, commercial off-street, as a principal use;

(11) Vehicle major service establishment;

(12) Any C-1 special uses set forth in section 23-6.17.3 of this chapter;

(13) Wetland mitigation bank;

Maximum building height exceeding fifty-five (55) feet.

(Ord. No. 23-66, 10-24-95; Ord. No. 23-79, 4-13-99; Ord. No. 23-97, 10-23-01; Ord. No. 24-104(Errata), 3-11-03)

Sec. 23-6.18.4. - Use limitations.

1. Amusement arcades shall be permitted by right only when such use is located under the roof of the main structure of a shopping center.

2. All business, service, storage, and display of goods shall be permitted only on the same lot with and ancillary to a permitted or special use. The outdoor area devoted to storage, loading and display of goods shall be limited to that area so designated on an approved site plan. The outdoor storage and display of goods shall be limited to goods that are customarily used outside such as fertilizers, peat moss, shrubbery and mulch.

3. All refuse shall be contained in completely enclosed facilities.

(Ord. No. 23-66, 10-24-95)

Sec. 23-6.18.5. - Lot size requirements.

1. Minimum lot area: Twenty thousand (20,000) square feet.

2. Minimum lot width: One hundred (100) feet.

3. The board of supervisors may waive or modify the lot size requirements by special use.

4. The lot size requirements do not apply to development in accordance with a proffered generalized development plan (GDP). The board of supervisors may waive or modify the lot size requirements by special use.

(Ord. No. 23-66, 10-24-95; Ord. No. 23-105, 6-24-03)

Sec. 23-6.18.6. - Bulk regulations.

1. Maximum building height: Fifty-five (55) feet subject to increase to seventy-five (75) feet as may be permitted by the board of supervisors in accordance with the provisions of section 23-6.18.3

2. Minimum yard requirements.

A. Front yard: Forty (40) feet.

B. Side yard: No requirement.

C. Rear yard: Twenty (20) feet.

D. Development in accordance with a proffered generalized development plan (GDP) shall be subject to the minimum yard requirements only with respect to development along its peripheral lines and in such cases parking lots shall be located no closer than thirty (30) feet to any public street or highway right-of-way.  

3. Maximum floor area ratio: 0.70.

4. The board of supervisors may waive or modify the floor area ratio limitations by special use.

(Ord. No. 23-66, 10-24-95; Ord. No. 23-84, 2-22-00; Ord. No. 23-104, 3-11-03; Ord. No. 23-104(Errata), 3-11-03 Ord. No. 23-105, 6-24-03)

Sec. 23-6.18.7. - Open space.

(a) Fifteen (15) percent of the gross area shall be landscaped open space. As used herein, "gross area" refers to either the total parcel area or, where applicable, the total aggregate land area subject to a proffered generalized development plan.

(Ord. No. 23-66, 10-24-95; Ord. No. 23-105, 6-24-03)

Sec. 23-6.18.8. - Additional requirements.

1. General development standards: Refer to article 5.

2. Landscaping and screening: Refer to article 5, division 5.

3. Off-street parking: Refer to article 5, division 9.

4. Signs: Refer to article 5, division 8.

5. Curb, gutter and sidewalk: Refer to article 5, Design Standards Manual.

(Ord. No. 23-66, 10-24-95; Ord. No. 23-79, 4-13-99)

 

(you get all of C1 (by-right) by right)

DIVISION 17. - COMMERCIAL 1 (C-1) DISTRICT

Sec. 23-6.17.1. - Purpose and intent.

Sec. 23-6.17.2. - Permitted uses.

Sec. 23-6.17.3. - Special uses.

Sec. 23-6.17.4. - Use limitations.

Sec. 23-6.17.5. - Lot size requirements.

Sec. 23-6.17.6. - Bulk regulations.

Sec. 23-6.17.7. - Open space.

Sec. 23-6.17.8. - Additional requirements.

Sec. 23-6.17.1. - Purpose and intent.

The purpose of the commercial 1 (C-1) district is to provide for general retail sales and service to neighborhoods within the county.

(Ord. No. 23-66, 10-24-95)

Sec. 23-6.17.2. - Permitted uses.

The following uses may be established as permitted uses in the commercial 1 (C-1) district, subject to site plan approval:

(1)Accessory uses and accessory service uses as permitted by article 5, divisions 2 and 3 of this chapter;

(2) Antique shop;

(3) Billiard & pool hall;

(4) Business service and supply service establishments;

(5) Child care centers;

(6) Civic, social or fraternal facilities;

(7) Contractor's offices and shops;

(8) Cultural centers, museums or similar facilities;

(9) Eating establishments;

(10) Financial institution with drive-in window;

(11) Financial institution without drive-in window;

(12) Greenhouses;

(13) Offices;

(14) Personal service establishments;

(15) Public uses;

(16) Quasi-public parks, playgrounds, athletic fields & related facilities;

(17) Repair service establishments;

(18) Retail sales establishments;

(19) Scientific research and development establishment;

(20) Veterinary hospitals/services.

(Ord. No. 23-66, 10-24-95)

Sec. 23-6.17.3. - Special uses.

The following uses may be established as special uses in the commercial 1 (C-1) district, subject to approval by the board of supervisors in accordance with article 4, division 5 of this chapter:

(1) Convenience store;

(2) Eating establishment, carry out/fast food;

(3) Fuel dispensing service;

(4) Funeral home;

(5) Indoor athletic facilities;

(6) Private schools;

(7) Public utility light;

(8) Service stations;

(9) Telecommunications tower;

(10) Vehicle light service establishment.

(11) Wetland mitigation bank.

(Ord. No. 23-66, 10-24-95; Ord. No. 23-78, 2-9-99; Ord. No. 23-97, 10-23-01)

Sec. 23-6.17.4. - Use limitations.

(1) The outdoor area devoted to storage, loading and display of goods shall be limited to that area so designated on an approved site plan. The outdoor storage and display of goods shall be limited to fertilizers, peat moss, shrubbery, mulch and comparable garden supplies.

(2) All refuse shall be contained in completely enclosed facilities.

(3) No separate business establishment shall occupy more than five thousand (5,000) square feet of gross floor area.

(Ord. No. 23-66, 10-24-95)

Sec. 23-6.17.5. - Lot size requirements.

(1) Minimum lot area: Twenty thousand (20,000) square feet.

(2) Minimum lot width: One hundred (100) feet.

(3) The lot size requirements do not apply to development in accordance with a proffered generalized development plan (GDP). The board of supervisors may waive or modify the lot size requirements by special use.

(Ord. No. 23-66, 10-24-95; Ord. No. 23-105, 6-24-03)

Sec. 23-6.17.6. - Bulk regulations.

(1) Maximum building height: Thirty (30) feet.

(2) Minimum yard requirements:

A.  Front yard: Forty (40) feet.

B. Side yard: No requirement.

C. Rear yard: Twenty (20) feet.

D. Development in accordance with a proffered generalized development plan (GDP) shall be subject to the minimum yard requirements only with respect to development along its peripheral lines and in such cases parking lots shall be located no closer than thirty (30) feet to any public street or highway right-of-way.

(3) Maximum floor area ratio: 0.50

(Ord. No. 23-66, 10-24-95; Ord. No. 23-104, 3-11-03; Ord. No. 23-105, 6-24-03)

Sec. 23-6.17.7. - Open space.

Twenty (20) percent of the gross area shall be landscaped open space. As used herein, "gross area" refers to either the total parcel area or, where applicable, the total aggregate land area subject to a proffered generalized development plan.

(Ord. No. 23-66, 10-24-95; Ord. No. 23-105, 6-24-03)

Sec. 23-6.17.8. - Additional requirements.

1. General development standards: Refer to article 5.

2. Landscaping and screening: Refer to article 5, division 5.

3. Off-street parking: Refer to article 5, division 9.

4. Signs: Refer to article 5, division 8.

5. Curb, gutter and sidewalk: Refer to article 5, Design Standards Manual.

(Ord. No. 23-66, 10-24-95; Ord. No. 23-79, 4-13-99)

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DIVISION 6. - HIGHWAY CORRIDOR OVERLAY DISTRICT [91]

Sec. 23-7.6.1. - Purpose and intent.

This district is created in furtherance of the purposes set forth in Sections 15.2-2200, 15.2-2283 and 15.2-2284 of the Code of Virginia, to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the public.

(1) Encouraging and articulating positive visual experience along the county's major existing and proposed highway corridors;

(2) Providing for the continued safe and efficient use of these highway corridors;

(3) Minimizing intersections and individual site access points along these corridors;

(4) Discouraging indiscriminate clearing, excessive grading, and clear cutting along these corridors;

(5) Minimizing cut and fill operations by placing emphasis on the retention of natural topography of these corridors; and

(6) Protecting existing natural vegetation and wildlife habitats along these corridors;

(7) Maintaining natural beauty and scenic, cultural, and historic character of these corridors, particularly distinctive views, vistas, and visual continuity;

(8) Promoting a bicycle and pedestrian friendly environment complete with vegetation, sidewalks and trails, seating areas, public art and water features, bike racks, and safe pedestrian crossings.

(Ord. No. 23-128, 11-12-08)

Sec. 23-7.6.2. - Establishment of districts.

The highway corridor overlay district (HCOD) shall be designated by the board of supervisors by ordinance and will overlay all other zoning districts where it is applied so that any parcel of land lying in an HCOD shall also lie within one (1) or more other land use districts provided for by this chapter. The regulations and other requirements of both the underlying districts and the HCOD shall apply, provided that when the regulations applicable to the HCOD conflict with the regulations of the underlying district, the more restrictive regulations shall apply.

(Ord. No. 23-128, 11-12-08)

Sec. 23-7.6.3. - District boundaries.

HCOD boundaries shall be as designated on the official zoning map, as ordained by ordinance establishing the boundaries of the overlay district, pursuant to article 4, division 6 of this chapter. The district boundaries shall be described as follows:

(1) Length of the district shall be established by fixing points of beginning and end along the centerline of a street or highway.

(2) Width shall be established by designation of the distance on one (1) or both sides of a street or highway right-of-way to which the overlay district shall extend, as described in section 23-7.6.4

(Ord. No. 23-128, 11-12-08)

The following classes of HCOD, as established by the board of county supervisors, shall determine the regulations and requirements applicable to each designated section of an HCOD:

(1) Primary development HCOD. The primary development HCOD designation was established in areas where existing and future development demands are expected to be high as the county grows. Due to existing and future growth potential within these areas, primary HCOD specific design guidelines have been established to enhance the design of development on a consistent basis, be less rural in nature and promote a more urbanized, development intensive character. Generally the primary HCOD has been established within the boundary of the primary development boundary of the county.

(2) Rural development HCOD. The rural development HCOD designation was established in areas where existing and future development demands are expected to be low as the county grows. These are areas that are more rural in character and as such design guidelines have been developed to complement and preserve that character in the rural HCOD. Generally the rural HCOD has been established within the agricultural/rural districts of the county.

(Ord. No. 23-128, 11-12-08)

Sec. 23-7.6.5. - Designated districts and classifications.

The arterial roads to which the HCODs and the primary development and rural development classifications are assigned shall be those listed below, which are to be shown by overlay on the zoning map:

(2) Courthouse Road, Route 208. All land within four hundred (400) feet of either side of the future right-of-way of Courthouse Road, Route 208, beginning at its intersection with the western right of way line of Jefferson Davis Hwy, Route 1, to its intersection with the eastern right-of-way line of Wild Turkey Drive, Route 1401, shall be within the HCOD. That area classified as primary development shall consist of all land within four hundred (400) feet of either side of the right-of-way of Courthouse Road, Route 208, beginning at its intersection with the western right of way line of Jefferson Davis Hwy, Route 1 extending southward to five hundred (500) feet west of its intersection with the western right-of-way line of Smith Station Road, Route 628. That area classified as rural development HCOD shall consist of all land within four hundred (400) feet of either side of the right-of-way of Courthouse Road, Route 208, from five hundred (500) feet west of its intersection with the western right-of-way line of Smith Station Road, Route 628, extending southward to five hundred (500) feet south of its intersection with the eastern right-of-way line of Wild Turkey Drive, Route 1401.

Sec. 23-7.6.6. - Permitted uses.

Permitted uses in HCODs are uses permitted by right in the underlying zoning districts unless otherwise specifically restricted by a rezoning proffer or SUP condition or made a special use under section 23-7.6.7.

Sec. 23-7.6.7. - Special uses.

In addition to the uses requiring a special use permit in the underlying district, the following uses shall require a special use permit when proposed to be established in an HCOD:

(1) Car wash, self-service and automated;

(2) Outdoor commercial recreation facility;

(3) Service station;

(4) Vehicle light service establishment;

(5) Vehicle major service establishment;

(6) Any use which includes fuel dispensing facilities.

(Ord. No. 23-128, 11-12-08)

Sec. 23-7.6.8. - Development standards.

All uses in an HCOD shall be subject to the use limitations and development standards set forth in the underlying zoning district and, in addition, office and commercial uses shall be subject to the enhanced site development and building design standards as established in article 8, highway corridor overlay district (HCOD) site and building design standards, of the design standards manual (the "highway corridor design guidelines").

(Ord. No. 23-128, 11-12-08)

Sec. 23-7.6.9. - Signs.

Notwithstanding the requirements of article 5, division 8 of this chapter, all development proposed in the HCOD shall be subject to the following additional requirements pertaining to signage:

(1) A comprehensive uniform sign plan shall be submitted to the county for approval in conjunction with the site plan submittal. All signs for a proposed development shall be of uniform size, color and design. The plan shall show the size, location, and uniform design for all signage proposed for the development.

(2) No roof signs; temporary and/or portable signs; or devices such as pennants; banner signs, permanent; flashing lights; revolving or moving parts or content shall be permitted in the HCOD.

(3) Individual commercial uses not located in a shopping center shall be permitted total sign area for the site calculated at a ratio of two (2) square feet of sign area per linear foot of corridor highway frontage, subject to the following guidelines:

a. The area for any free-standing or sign, monument shall not exceed sixty-four (64) square feet in the rural development HCOD and one hundred (100) square feet in the primary development HCOD;

b. No transfers of allowable sign area shall be made from one frontage to another;

c.  For buildings less than fifty thousand (50,000) square feet, the area for any single wall-mounted sign face shall not exceed sixty-four (64) square feet in the rural development HCOD and eighty (80) square feet in the primary development HCOD. Buildings in excess of fifty thousand (50,000) square feet the area for any single wall-mounted sign face shall not exceed eighty (80) square feet in the rural development HCOD and one hundred sixty (160) square feet in the primary development HCOD. In all instances no more than one (1) wall mounted sign shall be permitted per building face;

d. The maximum height for free-standing or sign, monument shall not exceed eight (8) feet in the rural development HCOD and sixteen (16) feet in the primary development HCOD.

(4) Shopping centers, and office buildings or complexes shall be permitted a total sign area for the site, calculated at the ratio of two and one-half (2.5) square feet per linear foot of corridor highway frontage providing vehicular access to the property, which is subject to the following standards:

a. The total area for free-standing or sign, monument shall not exceed eighty (80) square feet in the rural development HCOD and one hundred twenty (120) square feet in the primary development HCOD;

b. No transfer of allowable sign area shall be made from one frontage to another;

c. For buildings less than fifty thousand (50,000) square feet, the total sign area of all wall-mounted sign faces shall not exceed sixty-four (64) square feet in the rural development HCOD and eighty (80) square feet in the primary development HCOD. For buildings in excess of fifty thousand (50,000) square feet the total sign area of all wall-mounted sign faces shall not exceed eighty (80) square feet in the rural development HCOD and one hundred sixty (160) square feet in the primary development HCOD. In all instances no more than one (1) wall mounted sign shall be permitted per tenant;

d. The maximum height for free-standing or sign, monument shall not exceed sixteen (16) feet or the height of the principal building, whichever is less.

(5) A maximum of two (2) banner signs, temporary provided such signs shall not exceed thirty-six (36) square feet in combined sign area.

a. Banner sign, temporary may be displayed anywhere on the commercial or industrial lot for ninety (90) days from the date of issuance of a new or relocated business' occupancy permit, use permit or final inspection, whichever is latest.

b. Banner sign, temporary may be displayed anywhere on the commercial or industrial lot for ninety (90) days from September 23, 2008 by any new or relocated business which obtained either an occupancy permit, use permit or final inspection between October 1, 2007 and September 23, 2008 and commenced operations during the same period.

(6) No sign, electronic or digital display shall be permitted within the Highway Corridor Overlay District. This prohibition shall not apply to sign, electronic or digital display within a sign, monument, which display date, time, temperature, weather, environmental conditions, or other on-site business information, with messages displayed in intervals of at least ten (10) seconds. The display shall contain only a single primary color. Such signs shall only be permitted when the sign does not constitute a public safety or traffic hazard as determined by the zoning administrator.

(Ord. No. 23-128, 11-12-08; Ord. No. 23-135, 12-8-09; Ord. No. 23-138, 6-22-10)

Sec. 23-7.6.10. - Waivers and modifications.

The provisions of this division and the highway corridor design guidelines may be waived or modified by the board of supervisors as a special use or in connection with the approval of a special use or rezoning. Waivers or modifications of the highway corridor design guidelines also may be made pursuant to article 9 of the design standards manual.

(Ord. No. 23-128, 11-12-08)

Sec. 23-7.6.11. - Transitional rules.

(1) Existing lawful uses.

(a) When a lot is used lawfully on the effective date of this division and section 23-7.6.6 of this division classifies such use as a "permitted use" in the zoning district in which it is located, such use is hereby deemed a lawful permitted use for the purposes of this division.

(b) When a lot is used lawfully on the effective date of this division, and section 23-7.6.7 of this division classifies such use as a "special use" in the zoning district in which it is located, such use is hereby deemed a lawful special use for the purposes of this division. All special use approvals granted by the board of supervisors prior to the effective date of this division shall remain in full force and effect, and the recipient of the special use approval may proceed to develop the property in accordance with the plans previously approved by the board. If the approval of such special use was subject to one or more conditions, then those conditions shall continue in full force and effect unless a new special use approval is obtained in accordance with article 4, division 5 of this chapter. However, if the recipient of the special use approval has failed to commence development before the special use approval expires, or if no expiration is specified within one (1) year of the adoption of this division, then the provisions of this division shall govern. Any new owner or occupant of a lawful special use may continue operation of that use without needing a new special use approval pursuant to this division, provided that operation of the lawful special use is continued in the same manner as it existed on the effective date of this division.

(c) Any addition to or expansion of a lawful special use, as defined in subsection (1)(b) above, shall require new special use approval in accordance with the procedures and standards set forth in article 4, division 5 of this chapter for new special uses.

(2) Uses rendered nonconforming. When a lot is used for a purpose which was a lawful use before the effective date of this division, and this division no longer classifies such use as either a permitted use or special use in the zoning district in which it is located, such use is hereby deemed a nonconforming use and shall be controlled by the provisions of article 8 of this chapter.

(3) Buildings, structures, and lots rendered nonconforming. Where any building, structure, or lot which existed on the effective date of this division does not meet all standards set forth in this division, such building, structure, or lot is hereby deemed nonconforming and shall be controlled by the provisions of article 8 of this chapter; provided, however, that alteration or enlargement of nonconforming buildings or structures shall be governed by section 8-2.4(E) of the design standards manual.

(4) Previously issued building permits. When a building permit for a building or structure has been lawfully issued prior to the effective date of this division and construction has begun within six (6) months of the issuance of such permit and is being diligently pursued to completion, the building or structure may be completed in accordance with the plans on the basis of which the building permit was issued and may, upon completion, be occupied under a certificate of occupancy for the use originally intended and be classified as nonconforming.

(5) Previously granted zoning certificate. If a zoning certificate has been issued by the county prior to the effective date of this division but no building permit has been issued, then the provisions of this division shall govern.

(6) Previously granted special use permits. All special use permits granted prior to the effective date of this division, and any conditions attached thereto shall remain in full force and effect, and the recipient of the special use permits may proceed to develop the property in accordance with the plans previously approved provided that such plans conform in all other respects to county rules and regulations. However, if the recipient of such special use permits has failed to act on the special use permits before it expires the provisions of this division shall govern.

(7) Previously approved preliminary plats. Where a preliminary plat has been approved prior to the effective date of this division, the applicant shall be entitled to develop the property according to the approved preliminary plat provided that:

(a) A record plat for a section of the subdivision shown on the preliminary plat must be recorded within twelve (12) months of the date of preliminary plat approval.

(b) Record plats for all sections of the subdivision shown on the preliminary plat must be recorded within three (3) years of the date of recordation of the first section for subdivisions of less than three hundred (300) lots, or within five (5) years of the date of recordation of the first section for subdivisions of three hundred (300) or more lots.

(c) The subdivision complies with all the requirements of this chapter except for the requirements of this division.

(d) For the purposes of this subsection, a "section" shall contain at least thirty (30) lots or fifty (50) percent of the total lots in the subdivision, whichever is less.

(8) Previously filed site plans. Where a bona fide site plan has been filed in accordance with division 11, article 4 of this chapter prior to the effective date of this division, the applicant shall be entitled to develop the property in accordance with the approved site plan provided that:

(a) The site plan is approved within sixty (60) days of the effective date of this division;

(b) A building permit for building, or buildings, containing at least fifty (50) percent of the total gross floor area shown on the site plan is issued within twelve (12) months of the date of site plan approval or within twelve (12) months of the effective date of this division whichever is later, and construction of such building, or building is completed within the period of validity of such building permit.

(c) The site plan complies with all the requirements of this chapter except for the requirements of this division.

(9) Revisions to grandfathered plats and plans. Revisions to grandfathered preliminary subdivision plats or site plans made during the period of validity of such plats or plans will be grandfathered provided the revisions do not increase any conformities. Such revisions, however, will not extend the due diligence requirements.

(Ord. No. 23-128, 11-12-08)

Sec. 23-7.6.12. - Enforcement.

The planning director shall have the authority and responsibility to review applications and plans submitted to determine if the submittal is in compliance with the design standards contained in the highway corridor commercial and industrial design guidelines. To allow for a design review to occur:

(1) Commercial, and office developments located within the designated HCOD areas will be required to submit complete building elevations, landscape, pedestrian circulation plans, and lighting plans for enhanced design standard compliance review.

(2) Development proposals located within designated highway corridor overlay districts must comply with the ordinance language herein as well as the generalized development requirements located in sections 8-1, 8-2, and 8-3 of the Spotsylvania County design standards manual entitled highway corridor overlay district (HCOD) site and building design guidelines.

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Retrieved: 29 June 2011; NOTICE: Not guaranteed in terms of accuracy and/or completeness and/or scope.

ARTICLE 2. - RULES OF CONSTRUCTION

Sec. 23-2.1.1. - General rules of construction and interpretation.

Sec. 23-2.1.2. - Interpretation of district boundaries.

Sec. 23-2.1.3. - Conflict or inconsistency with other public laws or with private covenants and restrictions.

Sec. 23-2.1.4. - Definitions.

Sec. 23-2.1.1. - General rules of construction and interpretation.

Sec. 23-2.1.4. - Definitions.

The following definitions shall be used in the interpretation and administration of this chapter. The definitions of various terms as presented herein do not necessarily represent the same definitions as may be found for the same terms in other chapters of the code.

Service station means buildings and premises in which the primary use is the supply and dispensing at retail of motor fuels, lubricants, batteries, tires, and motor vehicle accessories, and where in addition, the following services may be rendered and sales made, but only as accessory and incidental to the primary occupation:

1. Sales and servicing of spark plugs, batteries, and distributors and distributor parts;

2. Tire servicing and repair, but not recapping or regrooving;

3. Replacement of mufflers and tail pipes, water hoses, fan belts, brake fluid, light bulbs, fuses, floor mats, windshield wipers and wiperblades, grease retainers, wheel bearings, mirrors and the like;

4. Washing and polishing, and sale of automotive washing and polishing materials;

5. Greasing, lubrication and radiator flushing;

6. Minor servicing and repair of carburetors, fuel pumps, oil pumps, water pumps and lines and minor motor adjustments not involving removal of the head or crank case or racing the motor;

7. Emergency wiring repairs;

8. Adjusting and repairing brakes;

9. Sales, limited to service station customers, of soft drinks, packaged foods, and tobacco products from machines;

10. Provision of road maps and other information material to customers, and provision of restroom facilities.

Uses permissible at a service station shall not include major mechanical and body work, repair of transmissions or differentials, straightening of body parts, painting, welding, or other work involving noise, glare, fumes, smoke, or other characteristics to an extent greater than normally found in service stations.

For the purpose of this chapter, any combined service station-car wash facility shall be deemed a car wash.

Vehicle light service establishment means buildings and premises wherein the primary use is the sale, servicing, repair and/or installation of motor vehicle accessories, such as the following: sparks plugs, batteries, distributors and distributor parts, tires, brakes, brake fluid, mufflers, tail pipes, water hoses, fan belts, light bulbs, fuses, floor mats, windshield wipers, wiperblades, grease retainers, wheel bearings, and mirrors. Vehicle light service establishments may also include greasing, lubrication and radiator flushing, minor servicing and repair of carburetors, fuel pumps, oil pumps, water pumps and lines, electrical systems, and minor motor adjustments not involving removal of the head or crankcase or racing the motor. Uses permissible at a vehicle light service establishment shall not include major mechanical and body work, the repair of transmissions or differentials, straightening of body parts, painting, welding, or other work involving noise, glare, fumes, smoke, or other characteristics to an extent greater than normally found in service stations.

 

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