PC 08-20-97 Meeting AgendaAGENDA
FREDERICK COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
The Board Room
Frederick County Administration Building
Winchester, Virginia
AUGUST 20, 1997
7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER TAB
1) Minutes of July 16, 1997 ................. A
2) Bi -Monthly Report .................................................. B
3) Committee Reports ................................................. C
4) Citizen Comments .................................................. D
PUBLIC HEARING
5) Proposed Amendments to Chapter 165, Zoning, Article IV, Supplemental Use
Regulations, Section 165-23, Setback Requirements, Section 165-27, Off -Street
Parking; Parking Lots, Section 165-29, Motor Vehicle Access, Section 165-30, Signs,
Section 165-35, Nuisances, Section 165-36, Landscaping, Section 165-37, Buffer and
Screening Requirements, Section 165-47, Landfills, Junkyards, Trash Disposal and
Inoperable Vehicles, and Section 165-48.7, Utilities; and Article XXI, Definitions, of
the Frederick County Code. The proposed amendments establish development design
standards that are intended to enhance corridor appearance.
(Mr. Wyatt) ....................................................... E
DISCUSSION ITEM
6) Discussion of the Flex -Tech Development Concept
(Mr. Lawrence) .................................................... F
7) Other
MEETING MINUTES
OF THE
FREDERICK COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
Held in the Board Room of the the Frederick County Administration Building at 107 North Kent Street in
Winchester, Virginia on July 16, 1997.
PRESENT: Charles S. DeHaven, Jr., Chairman/Stonewall District; John R Marker, Vice-Chairman/Back
Creek District; John H. Light, Stonewall District; S. Blaine Wilson, Shawnee District; Robert A. Morris, Shawnee
District; Richard C. Ours, Opequon District; Terry Stone, Gainesboro District; Marjorie H. Copenhaver, Back
Creek District; George L. Romine, Citizen at Large; W. Wayne Miller, Gainesboro District; Robert M. Sager,
Board Liaison; and Jay Cook, Legal Counsel.
ABSENT: Roger L. Thomas, Opequon District; and Vincent DiBenedetto, Winchester City Liaison
STAFF PRESENT: Kris C. Tierney, Director; Evan A. Wyatt, Deputy Director; Eric R Lawrence, Planner II;
Michael T. Ruddy, Planner II; and Renee' S. Arlotta, Clerk.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman DeHaven called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
BIMONTHLY REPORT
Chairman DeHaven accepted the Bimonthly Report for the Commission's information.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Comprehensive Plans & Programs Subcommittee (CPPS) - 07/14/97 Mtg.
Mrs. Copenhaver reported that the CPPS reviewed the Route 37 West Land Use Study. They
also recommended approval of an extension to the Sewer and Water Service Area to include the upper part of the
DeGrange property to the exchange on Route 37.
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Sanitation Authority (SA) - 07/15/97 Mtg.
Mrs. Copenhaver reported that all the treatment plants are operating smoothly.
Winchester City Planning Commission (WPC) - 07/15/97 Mtg.
Mr. Richard Ours, liaison to the Winchester City Planning Commission, reported that the WPC
heard several items from the Winchester Medical Center involving plans for adding a parking garage and a new
medical office building. Mr. Ours said that the WPC approved a 350 -space parking lot that would be constructed
at the Shenandoah University's Health Professions Building. He explained that the Winchester Medical Center
needs to take this step in order to have a place for their employees to park while they're building the new parking
garage. Mr. Ours said that the WPC also approved a site plan for a 125,000 sq. ft. addition for the medical office
building and a 1,100 -space parking garage that will be constructed on the campus. Mr. Ours said that there was
some mention of the interchange, which will figure prominently into their plans.
Mr. Ours said that the WPC also established a new zoning district in Winchester, the EIP
District (Education, Institution, and Public), which is very similar to an existing zoning, the HE (Higher
Education) Zoning.
PUBLIC MEETING
Master Development Plan 004-97 of Woodbrook Village for the development of 82 single-family zero
lot line homes and 81 multiplex homes. This property is located on the south side of Opequon Church
Lane at Kernstown and is identified with P.I.N. 63-A-40 in the Back Creek Magisterial District.
Action - Recommended Approval with Stipulation
Mr. Ruddy read the review agency comments and background information. Mr. Ruddy said that
the staff believed the issues that should be considered by the Planning Commission were: 1) the three issues of
importance raised by the HRAB dealing with the provision of a buffer and screen that would last, building
materials that would complement the surrounding historic character, and the continual maintenance of the site;
2) issues dealing with buffers and screening, which include information detailing how the full screen requirement
will be met along the perimeter of the single-family area; adjustment of the zero -lot line layout so that no part of
a residential structure or attached deck will be located in a buffer area; and location and detail of the proposed
buffer adjacent to the cemetery and battlefield properties; 3) regarding transportation, the road layout at the end
of Woodbrook Lane appears to be congested due to the confluence of three private streets and numerous
driveways; 4) the location and design of the recreational facility must be included as part of the final plan, making
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sure that the 30 percent open space requirement will be maintained; and 5) regarding infrastructure, the fin plan
will need to show curb, gutter, and sidewalks, along both sides of all streets, as well as street lights at the
intersection of all streets, and pedestrian access between the two phases of the development.
Mr. Charles W. Maddox, Jr. with G. W. Clifford & Associates, design engineers for this project,
was representing the application for the owner, Bowman Trucking Company, Inc. and the developer, Valley
Development Group. Mr. Maddox presented the plan to the Commission.
Mr. Stephen M. Gyurisin, also with G. W. Clifford & Associates, spoke about the screening and
buffering between the Opequon Presbyterian Church and the proposed site.
Chairman DeHaven called for public comment and the following persons came forward to speak:
Dr. Jack Treece, Clerk of Session for the Opequon Presbyterian Church, said that the church had
no objections to the residential development, however, they believed it should be in keeping with the historical
theme of the surrounding property. Mr. Treece said the church had concerns about traffic congestion. He gave
the Commission an estimate of the number of visitors who come each day to see the historical marker on the
church property. He was concerned about adding more traffic to the existing traffic congestion. Mr. Treece also
spoke about water runoff and said that there has been a water problem on the church property since the
construction of Creekside.
Mr. William McDonnell, a resident of Plainfield Drive, had concerns about water runoff and
drainage. He was concerned about the proposed location of the stormwater management pond, adjacent to his
property line. He said that the residents along Plainfield Drive have septic fields, not city sewage. He said that
if the drainage isn't done correctly, they could have a lot of problems. Mr. McDonnell said that the field proposed
for development is interlaced with outcroppings of limestone rock and will need blasting to remove. He was
concerned about possible damage to foundation walls. He wondered what the residents of the new development
would do when they found out there was industrially zoned land across from them.
Mr. Langdon Gordon, member of the Opequon Presbyterian Church, said that he and other
members of the church could not emphasize enough the importance of a proper berm/screen between the two
properties. He said that some type of barrier was needed so that the church property did not become a dog -
walking compound or park area for the approximate 80 homes in the proposed development.
Mr. David Via, a resident of Loudoun County who has been doing some historical work
at the Opequon Presbyterian Church Cemetery for a couple years, reiterated Mr. Gordon's comments about the
importance of a berm and barrier between the two properties. Mr. Via felt that the landscaping was very
important and should be of the proper depth, fast-growing, and should include evergreens. He also felt that the
plants chosen should be of the proper variety that was in keeping with the historical theme of the surrounding
area.
Mr. Ronald Walter, property owner on Valley Avenue, asked about the possibility of having the
Sanitation Authority run sewer lines to his community. Mr. Walter did not agree with the idea of running a
"through" road through the retirement community.
Ms. Martha Lantz, a resident of Plainfield Drive, asked about the possibility of a buffer between
Plainfield Heights and the new development.
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Planning Commission members believed the proposal was a quality project and an excellent use
for this particular parcel and, aside from the barrier/buffer concerns with the church, was an attractive
development with a lower density than the zoning ordinance permitted. However, the Planning Commission
believed the traffic problem at the intersection of Opequon Church Lane (Rt. 706) and Route 11 was the greatest
problem of the project. Members of the Commission felt there was a traffic problem on Opequon Church Lane
at this intersection, with or without Woodbrook . They felt that if the County and the Kernstown Battlefield
Association were successful in acquiring the Grim Farm and a use was made of that property in terms of a tourist
attraction, even more tragic would be generated. They believed the traffic issue needed to be addressed in some
fashion and the potential historical and economic resources of the Grim Farm and the church should be protected.
Mr. Maddox was adamant that a through street was not an acceptable alternative towards alleviating traffic
congestion. Mr. Maddox said that VDOT was considering a traffic signal to alleviate the situation.
A motion was made by Mr. Miller and seconded by Mr. Light to table the application for 30 days
in order to allow time to get an answer from VDOT on the intersection problem. Some members of the
Commission felt that VDOT would need to work out a solution to the traffic problem, which would probably take
longer than 30 days, and they did not want to hold up the project until this was done. Therefore, the motion was
defeated by the following vote:
YES (TO TABLE): Miller, Ours, Wilson, Light
NO: Stone, Romine, DeHaven, Marker, Copenhaver, Morris
(Thomas was absent.)
Mr. Marker next moved for approval of the master development plan with all review agency,
Commission and Board comments addressed. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Copenhaver. The motion failed
due to a tie vote:
YES (TO APPROVE): Stone, Romine, DeHaven, Marker, Copenhaver
NO: Miller, Ours, Wilson, Light, Morris
(Thomas was absent.)
Chairman DeHaven entertained another motion. Mr. Wilson made a motion to approve the
master plan with the condition that VDOT verifies that they will install a coordinated lighting traffic control
system for the intersection and that all review agency comments, Commission, and Board comments are
addressed. This motion was seconded by Mr. Stone.
The question was raised that if VDOT did not have a positive response, should the plan be sent
to the Board with a recommendation of denial or come back to the Commission for reconsideration. Commission
members felt the application should come back to the Commission for reconsideration, if the response from
VDOT was not favorable. Mr. Maddox said that he would voluntarily ask for tabling if the response was not
favorable. A member of the Commission felt there needed to be emergency access to the single-family section
of the development and Mr. Maddox replied that the final master plan would show that.
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The motion was approved unanimously. (Mr. Thomas was absent.)
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously recommend
approval of Master Development Plan #004-97 of Woodbrook Village for the development of 82 single-family
zero lot line and 81 multiplex homes with the condition that VDOT verifies that they will install a coordinated
lighting traffic control system for the intersection and that all review agency comments, Planning Commission
comments, and Board of Supervisors comments are addressed.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Discussion Regarding Proposed Corridor Design Standards
Mr. Wyatt led the presentation for the proposed corridor design standards. Mr. Wyatt said that
this information was presented to the Chamber of Commerce on June 25, 1997 and attendants at that meeting
included representatives from the Chamber, local developers, utility company representatives, structural and sign
designers, and officials from the City of Winchester and the Town of Stephens City. He said that the overall
attitude of this group was positive, although there were some minor concerns regarding underground utilities,
signs, and sidewalks.
Mr. Wyatt said that the concerns expressed at the Chamber meeting were forwarded to the
Development Review and Regulations Subcommittee (DRRS) during their June meeting. He said that the DRRS
recommended that staff revise the draft amendments and resubmit for final review during their July meeting. Mr.
Wyatt said that the staff is presenting the amendments to the Commission prior to the DRRS's July meeting in
order to let the Commission know what the major changes are and to receive input.
Mr. Wyatt presented Section 165-29 Motor Vehicle Access and he also addressed underground
utilities. Regarding the underground utilities, he said that the primary concern expressed at the Chamber meeting
was with the third sentence, "...Improvements to properties which require the upgrade to transformers or lines
shall be designed to provide underground service." He said that the development community feels this may create
a financial hardship and the City of Winchester advised that they don't have that requirement on the books for
the same reason. Mr. Wyatt said that it was his understanding that when the Berryville project was undertaken,
it was done through a public-private partnership effort and the cost was not borne strictly by the development
community. The Planning Commission felt the statement should remain because it addressed the utiliti_v
company portion of the facilities and believed it was the cost of doing business with the utility company.
Mr. Ruddy presented Section 165-27 Off -Street Parking and Parking Lots; and Mr. Lawrence
presented 165-30 Signs. Other than a few minor questions for clarification, the Commission had no problems
with these sections and felt the staff had done a good job on the amendments.
Since the Board of Supervisors had expressed support for new standards for corridors at the
Planning Commission's Retreat, the Commission didn't feel a work session was necessary. Chairman DeHaven
instructed the staff to arrange for a public hearing.
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Discussion Regarding an Amendment Allowing Adult Retail Uses with a Conditional Use Permit
Mr. Lawrence presented the amendment allowing adult retail uses with the changes
recommended by members of the Commission at the previous meeting. Those changes included the 2,500 foot
distance separation requirement, that display areas will not be visible from the outside, that building -mounted
signs do not exceed 25 square feet, and a limitation on the hours of operation. Mr. Lawrence read the definition
for adult retail which had also been revised from the last meeting.
No other concerns were raised by the Commission and no other changes were recommended.
Chairman DeHaven instructed the staff to proceed with arranging a public hearing for the amendment.
ADJOURNMENT
unanimous vote.
No further business remained to be discussed and the meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. by
Respectfully submitted,
Kris C. Tierney, Secretary
Charles S. DeHaven, Chairman
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BIMONTHLY REPORT OF PENDING APPLICATIONS
(printed August 7, 1997)
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REZONINGS:
Westridge, Section III
(REZ #003-97)
Back Creek
9.81 ac. from RA to RP for 25 s.f.
detached homes
Location:
End of West View Lane on the west side of Middle Rd. (Rt. 628)
Submitted:
07/16/97
PC Review:
08/06/97
BOS Review:
09/10/97 - tentatively scheduled
Eastgate Commerce Center
(REZ #002-97)
Shawnee
RA - 79.00 ac.; B2 - 51.96 ac.
B3 - 21.10 ac.; Ml - 51.83 ac.
Location:
Intersection of Front Royal Pk (Rt. 522 So.) & Tasker Dr. (Rt. 642)
Submitted:
06/09/97
PC Review:
07/02/97 - recommended approval
BOS Review:
08/13/97 11
MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLANS:
Eastgate Commerce Center
(MDP #005-97)
Location:
Shawnee Commercial/Industrial uses on 135.99
ac. of 235.75 ac. tract (B2, B3, MI)
East side of Rt. 522 So. at the intersection of relocated Rt. 642.
Submitted:
06/06/97
PC Review:
07/02/97 - recommended approval
BOS Review:
08/13/97
Woodbrook Village
(MDP #004-97)
Back Creek
82 s.f. cluster & 81 multi-plex. units on
42.50 acres (RP)
Location:
South side of O e uon Church Lane at Kernstown
Submitted:
05/09/97
PC Review:
07/16/97 - rec. approval upon resolution of transportation issues.
BOS Review:
not yet scheduled.
SUBDIVISIONS:
Dominion Knolls (SUB #005-97)
Stonewall
75 s.f. zero lot line lots on 20.278 ac.
(R')
Location:
So.west corner of Baker Ln. (Rt. 1200) & Ft. Collier Rd. (Rt. 1322)
Submitted:
05/16/97
MDP !1001-97
Approved by BOS 04/09/97
Subd. Admin. Approved:
Pending
Lenoir City Co. of Virginia
(SUB #003-97)
Gainesboro 1 MI Lot (2.000 acres)
Location:
Stonewall Industrial Pk.; McGhee Rd. (Rt. 861), approx. 700' west
of the McGhee Rd. and Tyson Dr. intersection.
Submitted:
05/15/97
MDP 11006-93:
Approved 07/28/93
Admin. Approved:
Pending
2
Wine -Fred Co. IDC (SUB)
Back Creek
2 MI Lots (0.552 acres & 20.285 acres)
Location:
Southeast side of Development Lane
Submitted:
09/08/95
MDP #003-87:
Approved 07/08/87
Pending Admin. Approval
Awaiting signed plats.
RT&T Partnership (SUB)
Back Creek
1 Lot - 29.6 Acres (B2)
Location:
Valle Pike (Rt. 11 So.)
Submitted:
05/ 17/95
MDP #003-91
Approved 07/10/91
Pending Admin. Approval:
Awaiting submission of signed plat &deed of dedication
Briarwood Estates (SUB)
Stonewall
20 SF Det. Trad. Lots (RP)
Location:
Greenwood Rd.
Submitted:
01/03/94
MDP #005-93
Approved 12/8/93
Pending Admin. A roval:
Being held at applicant's request.
Abrams Point, Phase I (SUB)
Shawnee
230 SF Cluster & Urban Lots (RP)
Location:
South side of Rt. 659
Submitted:
05/02/90
PC Review:
06/06/90 - recommended approval
BOS Review:
06/13/90 - approved
Pending Admin. Approval:
Awaiting deed of dedication, letter of credit, and signed plat
Harry Stimpson (SUB)
Opequon
Two B2 Lots
Location:
Town Run Lane
Submitted:
09/23/94
PC Review:
10/19/94 - recommended approval
BOS Review:
10/26/94 - approved
Pending Admin. Approval:
Awaiting signed plat.
SM PLANS:
Location:II SE Corner of Fairfax Pk (Rt. 277) & Hudson Hollow Rd. (Rt. 636)
intersection.
Submitted: II 07/24/97
07/25/97
Second Opequon Presbyterian
Church (SP #027-97)
Back Creek District
1,280 sq ft addition on 0.472 ac. site
Location:
107 Miller Road
Submitted:
07/24/97
Approved:
Pending
Mobil-Wendys Rt. 50W Conven.
Center (SP #026-97)
Back Creek
Gas-Conven. Cntr.; 3,783 sq ft floor
area; 1.072 ac. site disturbed (RA)
Location:
Rt. 50 West
Submitted:
07/23/97
Approved:
Pending
roperty (SP #025-97)
E
Shawnee Video Store in existing bldg.;
2.04 ac. (131)
Location:
Front Royal Pike
Submitted:
07/23/97
Approved:
Pending
Ellis Self -Storage (SP #024-97)
Stonewall
3 additional self -storage bldgs; 9.211
ac. parcel disturbed; (MI)
Location:
Intersection of Routes 761 & 664
Submitted:
07/03/97
Approved:
Pending
Roundball #6 (SP #023-97)
Gainesboro
1,750 s.f. office; 80,500 s.f. warehse
Phase I; 80,500 s.f. warehse Phase H;
10.0 ac. distrb. of 10.0159 ac. site (Ml)
Location:
Tyson Drive
Submitted:
Submitted:
06/30/97
07/16/97
Approved:
Pending
Marathon Bank (SP #022-97)
Back Creek
Addition to Bank - 1.494 ac. (B2)
Location:
4095 Valley Pike
Submitted:
06/18/97
Approved:
07/16/97
Clarke Motors, Inc. (SP #020-97)
Stonewall
Manufactured Office Building (B2)
Location:
1659 Berryville Pike
Submitted:
06/02/97
Approved:
Pending
Corrugated Container
(SP #016-97)
Back Creek
Office, Production, & Warehouse
(36,000 sq. ft.); 4.4 ac. disturbed of a
11.369 ac. site (Ml)
Location: 11
100 Development Lane; I.D.C. Subdivision
Submitted:
05/05/97
Approved:
08/05/97
Veteran's Texaco Station &
Conven. Store & Burger King
Restaurant Addit. (SP #007-97)
Opequon
Service Station, Store, & Burger King
Restaurant on 1.0591 acres (B2)
Location:
121 Fairfax Pike
Submitted:
03/13/97
Approved:
07/25/97
Agape Christian Fellowship
Church Sanctuary (SP #005-97)
Shawnee
Church Expansion; 2.5 ac. to be
1 developed of a 29.5115 ac. site (RA)
Location:
East side of Rt. 642, approx. 2,500' so. of the Rt. 37/I-81 Interch .
Submitted:
02/12/97
Approved:
Pending
Rose Memorial Foundation
(SP #004-97)
Stonewall
Renovation of existing residence for an
adult care facility; 3.292 ac. site (RP)
Location:
549 Valley Mill Road
Submitted:
02/11/97
Approved:
07/25/97
Shenandoah Bldg. Supply
(SP #056-96)
Gainesboro
Warehouse on 5 acres (M1)
Location:
195 Lenoir Drive (Stonewall Industrial Park)
Submitted:
12/16/96
Approved:
Pending
Stimpson/Rt. 277 Oil & Lube
Service (SP #030-96)
Opequon Oil & Lube Serv., Car Wash, Drive -
Thru on 2.97 ac. (B2)
Location:
152 Fairfax Pk. (behind Red A 1e CountryStore)
Submitted:
07/03/96_
Pending
Approved:
Flying J Travel Plaza (SP #026-
96)
Stonewall
Travel Plaza on 15 acres (B3)
Location:
S.W. corner of the intersection of I-81 & Rt. 669
Submitted:
05/23/96
Approved:
Pendin
Cedar Creek Center (SP #025-96)
Back Creek
Museum on 0.485 ac. of a 3.210 acre
parcel (Bl)
Location:
8437 Valley Pike (Rt. 11), Middletown
Submitted:
05/16/96
Approved:
08/05/97
AMOCO/House of Gifts (SP
#022-96)
Gainesboro
Gas Pump Canopy 880 sq. ft. area of a
0.916 acre parcel (RA)
Location:
3548 North Frederick Pike
Submitted:
05/08/96
Approved:
Pending
American Legion Post #021 (SP
#018-96)
Stonewall
Addition to lodge building on 3.4255
acre site (B2)
Location:
1730 Berryville Pike
Submitted:
04/10/96
Approved:
Pending
D.B. Erectors & Maintenance,
Inc. (SP #051-95)
Gainesboro
Indust Sery/Steel Fabrication on a 10 -
1 acre site (M2)
Location:
4530 Northwestem Pike
Submitted:
12/28/95
Approved:
Pending
Wheatlands Wastewater Facility
(SP #047-89)
Opequon
Treatment Facility on 5 Acres (R5)
Location:
So. West of Double Tollgate; ad'. & west of Rt. 522
Submitted:
09/12/89
Note:
Being held at applicant's request.
Flex Tech (SP #057-90)
Stonewall I
Ml Use on 11 Ac. (Ml)
Location:
East side of Ft. Collier Rd.
Submitted:
10/25/90
Note:
Being held at applicant's request.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
Itabert R Sheehan
+Ghtuesboro
Cottage occupapoit/ Sign Shop (RA)
(CUP #011 9')`)
Location:
Ma le Road
Submitted:
07/03/97
PC Review:
08/06/97
BOS Review:
09/10/97 - tentatively scheduled
8
T. P. & Susan Goodman
(CUP #010-97)
Stonewall
Social Center, Outdoor Recreation
Center, Catered Functions, Tours,
Meetings, Etc. (RA)
Location:
534 Redbud Road
Submitted:
Submitted:
06/09/97
07/02/97 - recommended approval
PC Review:
09/03/97
the Zoning Ordinance.
BOS Review:
10/08/97 - tentatively
scheduled
James K. Powell (CUP #009-97)
Opequon
Office Space & Work Shop for
Plumbing Business (RA)
Location:
6931 Valley Pike
Submitted:
05/19/97
PC Review:
07/02/97 - recommended approval
BOS Review:
08/13/97
BZA APPEALS:
BZA VARIANCES:
CFJ Properties (VAR #006-97)
(Flying J)
Stonewall
Appeal of the determination made by
the Director of Planning &
Development in the administration of
the Zoning Ordinance.
Location:
1530 Rest Church Road
Submitted:
04/25/97
BZA Review:
05/20/97 Tabled for 90 days per applicant's request to 08/19/97-
11
L NOTE: Applicant requested withdrawal of application 07/21/97.
BZA VARIANCES:
W. D. Huffman, Trustee,
Cedar Crk Prim Baptist Church
(VAR 11010-97)
Back Creek
5' rear yard variance for accessory
structure (RA)
Location:
5754 Cedar Creek Grade
Submitted:
07/22/97
BZA Review:
08/19/97
10
Flying d Travel Plaza
Stonewall
Height variance of 20' from 710' to
(VAR #007-97)
730' above sea level and a sign size
variance of 198.95 sq.ft. over the 300
.ft. allowed.
Location:
1530 Rest Church Rd./ So. West quadrant of I-81 & VA Rt. 669
(Exit 323)
Submitted:
04/29/97
BZA Review:
05/20/97 Tabled for 90 days per applicant's request to 08/19/97;
NOTE: Applicant requested withdrawal of a lication 07/21/97.
10
r COUNTY of FREDERICK
Department of Planning and Development
5401665-5651
FAX: 540/678-0682
MEMORANDUM
TO: Frederick County Planning Commission
FROM: Evan A. Wyatt, Deputy Director k^
RE: Corridor Appearance Design Standards Amendments
DATE: August 8, 1997
Included with this memorandum are proposed amendments to Article IV, Supplementary Use
Regulations, and Article XXI, Definitions, of the Zoning Ordinance. The Development Review
and Regulations Subcommittee (DRRS) has considered a comprehensive revision to Section 165-
29, Motor Vehicle Access, and Section 165-30, Sign, as well as revisions to Section 165-27E,
Off -Street Parking, Section 165-23F(4), Retail Petroleum Pump Extensions, Section 165-35A,
Outdoor Lighting, and Section 165-47D, Trash Storage, and the creation of Section 165-48.7,
Utilities. The intent of the amendments is to embellish existing design requirements to enhance
the appearance of major corridors within the county.
The proposed amendments were created with input from the development and design community.
The DRRS has conducted several meetings regarding this issue and directed staff to work with the
Chamber of Commerce to ensure consistency with the recommendations of the Report of the
Corridor Appearance Task Force. Staff had an opportunity to formally present this information
to the Chamber of Commerce which was received favorably. Staff has also been contacted by
officials from the City of Winchester and the Town of Stephens City who have supported this
effort.
Included with this memorandum are the proposed amendments and the current requirements for
review by the Planning Commission. Staff asks that the Planning Commission consider these
amendments and forward a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors for final resolution during
their regular meeting on September 10, 1997.
10- North Bend'Strect • 14inclutiter: Vil-inin 22130;-5000
PROPOSED AMENDMEN'T'S
165-27 Off-street parking; Parking lots.
E. Parking lots. The following parking lot design standards shall apply to all zoning districts,
excluding the RA, Rural Area District and the HA, Historic Area Overlay Zone.
1) Surface Materials. Parking lots shall be paved with concrete, bituminous concrete or
similar materials. Such materials shall provide a durable, dust -free hard surface. Parking
lots may be paved with a minimum of dbst (double bituminous surface treatment) or an
equivalent surface in the RA district. The HRAB, Historic Resources Advisory Board,
shall determine the appropriate surface materials to be used for parking lots in the Historic
Area Overlay Zone.
2) Space demarcation. All parking spaces located within parking lots that are paved with
concrete, bituminous concrete or similar materials shall be marked by durable painted lines
extending the required length of the space. All parking spaces located within parking lots
that are paved with dbst (double bituminous surface treatment) shall be identified with
concrete wheel stops. Signs and pavement markings shall be utilized, as necessary, to
ensure safe traffic movement, pedestrian access, and handicapped parking space
designations.
3) Curbs and gutters. CG -6 curb and gutter shall be installed around the perimeter of all
parking lots. The curbing shall be a minimum of six (6) inches in height. All parking lots
shall be designed in conjunction with an approved stormwater management plan.
4) Raised islands.
a) Raised islands with a minimum width of nine (9) feet shall be installed at the ends
of all parking rows abutting driveways. The raised island shall extend the entire
length of the parking space(s) that is abutted.
b) Raised islands with a minimum width of nine (9) feet shall be utilized to break up
rows of parking. Such raised islands shall be provided for every 120 linear feet of
parking row length. All raised islands shall contain a minimum of one shade tree
that has a caliper size of two inches or greater.
C) Raised islands shall be provided that are perpendicular to parking spaces to enhance
safe movement between vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Perpendicular raised
islands shall be provided along interior parking rows as follows:
1-4
interior rows
1 required
5-8
interior rows
2 required
9-12
interior rows
3 required
13-16
interior rows
4 required
Such raised islands shall be a minimum width of fifteen (15) feet in width. A
pedestrian walkway at least four (4) feet in width and shall be provided in the
middle of the raised island. Shade trees with a minimum caliper size of two inches
or greater shall be alternated on each side of the pedestrian walkway at a rate of
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d) All raised islands shall be bordered by a CG -6 curb and gutter and shall be
landscaped with grass, shrubs or other vegetative materials. All raised islands that
function as part of a pedestrian walkway system shall have appropriate curb cuts
for the provision of disabled ramp access.
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5) Setbacks. Parking lots shall be setback a minimum of thirty (30) feet from any arterial or
major collector road and shall be located no closer than five (5) feet from any other
property line. Properties in the N1-1, Light Industrial and M-2, industrial General Districts
that do not front on arterial and major collector roads shall locate parking lots a minimum
of twenty-ive (25) feet fvin any front property ime. Businesses utilizing shared parking
lots shall be exempt from the required parking lot setback along the common shared
property line. The parking lot setback for properties with frontage on arterial and major
collector roads may be reduced to twenty (20) feet provided that the requirements of
Section 165-27(6)(b) of this Article are met.
6) Screening. Parking lots shall be adequately screened to reduce visual impacts including
glare and headlights onto road right-of-ways and adjoining properties.
a) Earth berms or natural topography that is a minimum of three (3) feet in height
above the finished grade of the parking lot shall be provided to create a screen
along the frontage of arterial and major collector roads. Evergreen shrubbery that
is a minimum of twenty-four (24) to thirty (30) inches in height at the time of
planting shall be placed along the apex of the berm at a rate of twenty-five (25)
plantings per one -hundred (100) linear feet.
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b) Parking lots developed with a reduced setback of twenty (20) feet shall contain an
opaque element that is a minimum of three (3) feet in height above the finished
grade of the parking lot. In addition to this opaque element, the planting of
evergreen shrubbery that is a minimum of twenty-four (24) to thirty (30) inches in
height shall be placed along the apex of this feature at a rate of fifty (50) plantings
per one -hundred (100) linear feet.
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C) The Planning Commission may allow for the use of existing trees and vegetation
or the use of existing trees and vegetation combined with new plantings within the
front setback area to screen parking areas from road right-of-ways and adjoining
properties if the intent of this subsection is met. A statement describing the
location and type of screening and the date of approval by the Planning
Commission shall be provided on all appropriate development plans.
d) Parking lots shall be screened from adjoining properties not utilized for shared
parking. This screen shall include evergreen shrubbery that is twenty-four (24) to
thirty (30) inches in height at the time of planting placed at a rate of twenty-five
(25) plantings per one -hundred (100) linear feet.
e) One shade tree that has a caliper size of two inches or greater shall be provided for
every thirty (30) feet of parking lot perimeter. In addition, one deciduous tree with
a minimum caliper size of two inches or greater shall be provided within the front
setback for every forty (40) linear feet of frontage on arterial and major collector
roads.
7) Handicapped spaces. Handicapped accessible spaces shall be provided in all parking lots
according to the requirements of the BOCA National Building Code. Handicapped spaces
shall be located on the shortest accessible route of travel from adjacent parking to an
accessible building entrance. Where buildings have multiple accessible entrances with
adjacent parking, handicapped accessible parking spaces shall be dispersed and located
near the accessible entrances. The number of spaces shall be provided as follows:
Total Parking Spaces
1 to 25
26 to 50
51 to 75
76 to 100
101 to 150
151 to 200
201 to 300
301 to 400
401 to 500
501 to 1,000
more than 1,000
Required
Handicapped Spaces
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
2 % of total
20 plus one for each 100 over 1,000
8) Entrance Requirements. In no case shall a parking lot be approved which allows vehicles
to enter or exit a parking space directly onto public roads or directly onto private roads and
access easements serving more than one lot or use. All parking lots shall be provided
access to a public road using an entrance which meets all requirements of the Frederick
County Code and the Virginia Department of Transportation. The minimum width of
driveways serving the parking lot shall be twenty-four (24) feet for two-way traffic and
twelve (12) feet for one-way traffic.
9) Aisle Requirements. Access to each parking space shall be provided by an aisle with the
following width:
10) Obstructions and structures. Parking lots shall be designed to permit vehicles to enter or
exit parking spaces without moving other parked vehicles. Utility poles, light standards,
trash dumpsters, compactors, and similar structures shall not be permitted within any travel
aisle or parking space. When such structures are located within two (2) feet of a parking
space or travel aisles, they shall be protected by raised concrete piers, bollards, or similar
features.
11) Drive through lanes. A separate lane, with a minimum width of twelve (12) feet shall be
provided for all drive through or pick up facilities. Such lanes shall be clearly separated
from parking spaces, travel aisles and driveways. A minimum length of ninety (90) feet
shall be provided to allow for the stacking of automobiles at each drive through lane.
12) Pedestrian access.
a) Sidewalks and pedestrian access shall be provided within parking lots to promote
the safe and efficient movement of pedestrians and vehicles. Pedestrian walkways
and crosswalks shall be marked by durable painted stripes and appropriate signs.
b) Sidewalks shall be installed in the road right-of-way of arterial and major collector
roads. Such pedestrian walkways shall abut and extend the length of the property
line and meet all requirements of Frederick County and the Virginia Department
of Transportation.
C) Concrete wheel stops shall be required within parking spaces that directly abut
pedestrian walkways to prevent vehicle overhang along the walkway.
Aisle Width
Parking Space Angle
1 -Way
2 -Way
(degrees)
(feet)
(feet)
Parallel
12
20
45
15
20
60
18
22
90
22
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10) Obstructions and structures. Parking lots shall be designed to permit vehicles to enter or
exit parking spaces without moving other parked vehicles. Utility poles, light standards,
trash dumpsters, compactors, and similar structures shall not be permitted within any travel
aisle or parking space. When such structures are located within two (2) feet of a parking
space or travel aisles, they shall be protected by raised concrete piers, bollards, or similar
features.
11) Drive through lanes. A separate lane, with a minimum width of twelve (12) feet shall be
provided for all drive through or pick up facilities. Such lanes shall be clearly separated
from parking spaces, travel aisles and driveways. A minimum length of ninety (90) feet
shall be provided to allow for the stacking of automobiles at each drive through lane.
12) Pedestrian access.
a) Sidewalks and pedestrian access shall be provided within parking lots to promote
the safe and efficient movement of pedestrians and vehicles. Pedestrian walkways
and crosswalks shall be marked by durable painted stripes and appropriate signs.
b) Sidewalks shall be installed in the road right-of-way of arterial and major collector
roads. Such pedestrian walkways shall abut and extend the length of the property
line and meet all requirements of Frederick County and the Virginia Department
of Transportation.
C) Concrete wheel stops shall be required within parking spaces that directly abut
pedestrian walkways to prevent vehicle overhang along the walkway.
165-29 Motor Vehicle Access
A. New entrances.
(1) Private entrances shall be allowed to provide access from road right-of-ways to
properties serving individual uses, shared uses, parking lots and loading areas.
(2) Spacing requirements. A minimum spacing requirement shall be established for
entrances onto arterial roads and major collector roads to facilitate safe and
convenient ingress and egress for sites and to promote efficient travel. Entrance
spacing distances shall be measured from the tangents to the curb returns of the
entrances or the intersecting street.
a) Minimum spacing between entrances and between entrances and
intersections shall be as follows:
Posted Speed Limit (mph) Minimum Spacing Requirement (feet)
35 or less 200
More than 35 250
b) The minimum spacing for entrances on minor collector roads and local
streets shall be seventy (70) feet. A minimum spacing of one -hundred fifty
(150) feet shall be required between entrances and intersections of arterial
roads or major collector roads.
C) Properties which have frontage on both an arterial or major collector road
and a minor collector road or local street shall provide access on each road
or street. Properties which cannot meet the entrance spacing requirements
along the arterial or major collector road shall only be permitted to provide
access from the minor collector road or local street.
d) The location of new entrances shall conform with road improvement plans
and corridor plans that have been adopted by Frederick County. New
entrances shall align with existing entrances, planned entrances, or
crossovers.
B. Alternative Methods and Exceptions.
(1) Planning Commission waiver.
a) The Planning Commission may allow the placement of entrances which do
not meet the requirements of Section 165-29A, provided that a traffic
access plan demonstrating existing traffic conditions, the design of all
streets abutting the site, and the location of all existing or planned
entrances, crossovers, turn lanes, and other access features within three
hundred (300) feet of the proposed entrance is provided to the Planning
Commission for review. Such entrances may involve the use of physical
limits, restricted left turn movements, or methods which ensure one-way
travel. The Planning Commission shall only allow entrances that do not
adversely impact existing or planned traffic access plans and meet the intent
of this section.
b) No more than one (1) new entrance shall be permitted on properties which
utilize the provisions specifier) in Section 165-29B(1).
(2) Shared Entrances.
a) The Zoning Administrator may allow for the use of shared entrances for
properties which cannot meet the requirements of Section 165-29A(2)(a).
b) New entrances on arterial and major collector roads which prohibit
adjoining properties from meeting entrance spacing requirements shall only
be approved by the Zoning Administrator if provisions for shared
entrances are made.
C) Shared entrances shall be shown on the approved subdivision plat and all
development plans in the form of an access easement. Shared access
easements should follow property lines unless the location is in conflict
with the requirements of Section 165-29A. The Zoning Administrator may
require a deed of dedication which describes the provisions for joint use and
maintenance.
C. Boulevard Entrances.
(1) Along arterial and major collector roads, access into industrial parks, office parks,
shopping centers, multi -family residential developments, and mobile home parks
shall be by boulevard entrances which meet the spacing requirements specified in
Section 165-29A(2)(a).
(2) A raised island with CG -6 curb and gutter shall be constructed within the boulevard
entrance to adequately separate ingress and egress travel lanes. The raised island
shall be a minimum of thirty-five (35) feet in width and two -hundred fifty (250)
feet in length. The width of the raised island may be reduced by thirteen (13) feet
to provide for left turn stacking lanes.
(3) The raised island shall be completely landscaped and shall contain one deciduous
tree that is a minimum of two (2) inches in caliper at the time of planting for every
thirty (30) linear feet. Provisions for perpetual maintenance of the raised island
shall be demonstrated by the applicant which shall be approved by the Planning
Commission.
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D. Inter -parcel Connectors. Inter -parcel connectors shall be provided between all adjoining
commercial properties to allow for access without entering onto arterial or collector roads.
Inter -parcel connectors shall be designed to promote safe travel between properties and
avoid conflicts between pedestrian walkways, drive-through lanes, loading areas, and
parking spaces.
165-30. Signs.
The following requirements shall apply to all signs erected in Frederick County in order to
Promote safety, to protect property values, to create an atmosphere conducive to orderly economic
growth, and to meet the intentions of this chapter:
A. Prohibited signs. The following types of signs shall be prohibited in all zoning
districts:
(1) Animated or flashing signs.
(2) Signs painted directly onto the exterior of buildings.
(3) Inflatable signs.
(4) Roof signs.
(5) Portable signs.
B. Permitted signs.
a) The following types of signs shall be allowed in all zoning districts:
(1) Signs indicating the names or addresses of the occupants of
residences.
(2) Commemorative plaques and historical markers.
(3) Signs identifying road names.
(4) Signs erected or required by a governmental agency.
(5) Temporary yard sale signs.
(6) Temporary real estate signs.
(7) Temporary windows signs.
(8) Temporary construction signs.
(9) Temporary political signs.
b) The following types of signs shall be permitted in certain zoning districts
as specified in Section 165-30G of this Article:
(1)
Business signs.
(2)
Directional signs.
(3)
Cottage occupation signs.
(4)
On-site informational signs.
(5)
Wall mounted signs.
C. Off -premises business and directional signs. Off -premises business and directional
signs shall only be allowed through the issuance of a conditional use permit. In
permitting such a sign, the following standards shall be addressed as part of the
conditional use permit:
(1) No off -premises sign shall be allowed in the RP Residential Performance,
R4 Residential Planned Community, R5 Residential Recreational
Community, MH 1 Mobile Home Community, HE Higher Education, or the
HA Historic Area Overlay Districts.
(2) Off -premises signs shall meet the spacing requirements specified in Section
165-30F of this Article. Additional distances may be required by the Board
of Supervisors to ensure appropriate separation between the off -premises
signs and surrounding uses. The Board of Supervisors may require that
off -premises signs are not visible from surrounding residences.
(3) Off -premises signs shall conform to the required setback, size, and height
for the zoning district in which they are to be erected. The Board of
Supervisors may increase the setback distance or reduce the size and height
of off -premises signs to ensure that the signs do not detract from
surrounding properties and uses.
D. Number of business signs, directional signs, and wall mounted signs. One business
sign or one directional sign shall be permitted along each road frontage on all
properties in which the signs are permitted. One wall mounted sign shall be
permitted on any wall of a structure that contains a permitted use. Structures
containing multiple uses shall be permitted to erect a wall mounted sign above all
entrances which provide individual access to each permitted use.
E. Setbacks. All sign support structures shall be setback a minimum of ten (10) feet
from property boundary lines. Wall mounted signs shall meet the required
setbacks for the building on which they are mounted. No sign shall project beyond
property boundary lines.
F. Minimum spacing for business and directional signs. The minimum distance
between permitted signs shall be one hundred (100) feet. The Zoning
Administrator may allow two (2) signs to be separated by less than one hundred
(100) feet in order to allow the signs to share an appropriate location. In such
cases, the two (2) signs shall be separated from other signs by a distance of one
hundred (100) feet plus the distance by which the separation between the two (2)
signs was reduced.
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monument signs
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M2,
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150 square feet for
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All Uses
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25 square feet or 50
25 feet or 10 feet for
square feet for
monument signs
monument signs
RA, B2, B3, M1,
50 square feet
10 feet
Directional
M2
R4, R5, B1
25 square feet
10 feet
Cottage Occupation
RA
4 square feet
10 feet
On-site Informational
R4, R59 B1, B2,
4 square feet
5 feet
B3, M1, M2
Temporary Signs
All Districts
25 square feet
10 feet
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20% of wall area not
25 feet
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to exceed 200 sq. ft.
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20% of wall area not
50 feet
to exceed 200 s . ft.
H. Illumination. The illumination of signs shall be engineered to confine or direct all
light entirely within the property boundary lines of the site in which the signs are
permitted.
I. Maintenance.
(1) All signs shall be maintained in a state of good repair. Signs that are
damaged, structurally unsound, or poorly maintained shall be repaired or
removed within thirty (30) days of official notice by the Zoning
Administrator.
(2) If an off -premises sign advertises a business or activity that is no longer
being operated or conducted or if a directional sign refers to a location
where the advertised activities no longer exist, that sign shall be considered
to be abandoned and shall be removed by the owner within thirty (30) days
of official notice by the Zoning Administrator.
J. Sign permits.
(1) Before a sign may be constructed, reconstructed, or altered, a sign permit
shall be obtained from the Frederick County Building Official.
(2) Each application for a sign permit shall be accompanied by plans which
provide the area of the sign, the specifications and height of the support
structure, the method of illumination including input amps and voltage, the
method of fastening the sign, and the name, address, and telephone number
of the sign owner and the sign erector.
165-23 Setback Requirements.
F. Extensions into setback yards. The following features may extend into setback yards as
described:
(4) Retail petroleum pumps. Retail petroleum pumps and canopy supports may be
located as close as twenty-two (22) feet from any front parking lot setback to
provide for a twelve (12) foot travel aisle and a ten (10) foot parking space at the
petroleum pump. The canopies covering the petroleum pumps may extend to the
limit of the required parking lot setback for the property.
165-35 Nuisances.
Any use of land or structures which creates the following nuisances shall be prohibited. In
addition, the following standards shall be met:
A. Glare. Outdoor lighting shall be designed and installed to prevent light spillage onto
adjoining properties and roadways. All outdoor sources of light on a lot shall be hooded
or shielded to prevent glare and shall be controlled by mounting height and angles,
wattage, diffusers, reflectors, and other appropriate methods.
16547 Landfills, junkyards, trash disposal and inoperable vehicles.
D. Trash storage. When not placed in a legal landfill, all trash, rubbish, or garbage shall be
stored in watertight, vermin proof containers and shall be properly disposed of to prevent
litter, odor, or other nuisances.
(1) All multifamily residential developments, mobile home parks and subdivisions,
commercial developments, and industrial developments utilizing dumpsters,
compactors, or other means of shared trash disposal located outside of a completely
enclosed structure shall meet the following requirements:
a) No outdoor trash storage facility shall be located within a front yard area,
or within a setback area adjoining a residential use.
b) All outdoor trash storage facilities shall be completely enclosed by an
opaque fence or wall that is a minimum of six (6) feet in height and has a
latched gate for access. A chain link fence with slats shall not be
considered an opaque fence.
C) A concrete pad and apron designed to support the weight of a commercial
trash disposal vehicle shall be provided for all outdoor trash storage
facilities. At a minimum, the concrete pad shall be of a width equal to the
enclosure and the apron shall extend a minimum of ten (10) feet from the
enclosure to prevent surface failure within the parking lot, travel aisle, or
driveway.
16548.7 Utilities.
All utilities serving new residential, commercial, and industrial developments shall be installed
underground. Improvements to properties currently served by overhead utilities shall install
underground feeder lines to all structures. Improvements to properties which require the upgrade
to transformers or lines shall be designed to provide underground service.
ARTICLE XXI Definitions.
BERM - A mound of earth used to shield, screen, and buffer undesirable views and to separate
incompatible land uses.
CALIPER - The diameter of a tree trunk measured six inches from the ground level.
CURB RETURN - The connecting link between the street curb and the ramp or driveway curb
EASEMENT - A grant of one or more of the property rights by the property owner to and/or for
use by the public, a corporation, or another person or entity.
RAISED ISLAND - A built-up structure containing curb and gutter, placed within or at the end
or parking rows and within entrances to guide traffic and/or provide space for landscaping,
signage, or lighting.
SCREENING - A method of visually shielding or obscuring one abutting or nearby structure or
use from another by fencing, walls, berms, or densely planted vegetation.
SIGN - Any object, device, display or structure or part thereof, situated outdoors, which is used
to advertise, identify, display, direct or attract attention to an object, person, institution,
organization, business, product, service, event or location by any means, including words, letters,
figures, design, symbols, fixtures, colors, illumination or projected images.
SIGN, ANIMATED - Any sign or part of a sign that changes physical position or light intensity
by any movement or rotation or that gives the visual impression of such movement or rotation.
SIGN, DIRECTIONAL - An off -premises sign containing directional messages concerning the
distance or direction to particular locations.
SIGN, FLASHING - Any sign directly or indirectly illuminated that exhibits changing natural or
artificial light or color effects by any means whatsoever.
SIGN, ILLUMINATED - A sign lighted by or exposed to artificial lighting either by lights on or
in the sign or directed toward the sign.
SIGN, INFLATABLE - Any display capable of being expanded by air or other gas and used on
a permanent or temporary basis to advertise a product or event.
SIGN, INTERSTATE OVERLAY - An on -premises business sign located within the Interstate
Area Overlay District meeting all requirements of Article XVI of this Chapter.
SIGN, MONUMENT - A business sign placed directly on the ground by means other than a
support pole or brace in which the message portion is either on top of, or affixed to the support
Structure.
SIGN, ON -SI i E Ii rORPviATIONAL - A sign commonly associated wiifi, grid not limited to,
information and directions necessary or convenient for visitors coming on the property, including
signs marking entrances and exits, parking areas, circulation direction, rest rooms, and pick-up
and delivery areas.
SIGN, ROOF - A sign that is mounted on the roof of a building or a sign that projects above the
top walk or edge of a building with a flat roof, the eave line of a building with a gambrel, gable,
or hip roof, or the deck line of a building with a mansard roof.
SIGN, PORTABLE - A sign that is not permanent, not affixed to a building, structure, or the
ground, and is intended to be moved or intended for temporary use.
SIGN, WALL MOUNTED - A sign fastened to the wall of a building or structure in such a
manner that the wall becomes the supporting structure for the sign.
CURRENT REQUIREMENTS
§ 165-27 FREDERICK COUNTY CODE § 165_27
(3) When shared parking is provided on abutting lots, means of
pedestrian access shall be provided between each use sharing
the parking and the parking area.
(4) When shared parking is provided on abutting lots, a lease,
easement or other form of agreement shall be executed among
the property owners sharing the parking assuring the use of the
required parking spaces and assuring proper maintenance of the
parking area. Said agreement shall be submitted to the Zoning
Administrator for review and approval.
C. Parking space size. All required parking spaces shall be at least one
hundred eighty (180) square feet in size and shall be no less than nine
(9) feet in width.
D. No part of a tractor truck, tractor truck trailer, semitrailer, bus or dump
truck shall be parked or stored within the RP Residential Performance
District, the R5 Residential Recreational Community District or the
MH1 Mobile Home Community District. Any truck with a total length
of twenty-five (25) feet or greater shall not be parked or stored within
the RP, R5 or MH1 Zoning Districts. [Amended 6-9-19931
E. Parking lots. Parking spaces shared by more than one (1) dwelling or
use, required for any use in the business or industrial zoning district or
required for any institutional, commercial or industrial use in any
zoning district shall meet the following requirements:
(1) Surface materials. In the RP Residential Performance District, the
R4 Residential Planned Community District, the R5 Residential
Recreational Community District, the MH1 Mobile Home
Community District, the B1 Neighborhood Business District, the
B2 Business General District and the 63 Industrial Transition
District and in shopping centers, office parks and industrial parks,
parking lots shall be paved with concrete, bituminous concrete or
similar materials. Such surface materials shall provide a durable,
dust- and gravel -free, hard surface. The Zoning Administrator may
determine that other hard -surface materials are apprcpriate for
effective stormwater management and efficient maintenance. In
other cases, parking lots shall be paved with a minimum of
double prime -and -seal treatment or an equivalent surface.
(2) Space demarcation. All parking spaces shall be marked by durable
painted lines or curbs extending the length of the space. The
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Zoning Administrator may allow appropriate alternative markings.
Signs and pavement markings shall be utilized, as necessary, to
ensure safe traffic movement and pedestrian access and to
designate handicapped parking spaces.
(3) Curbs and gutters. Concrete or rolled asphalt curbing and gutters
shall be installed around the perimeter of all parking lots in the RP
Residential Performance District, the R4 Residential Planned
Community District; the R5 Residential Recreational Community
District, the MH1 Mobile Home Community District, the B1
Neighborhood Business District, the B2 Business General District
and the B3 Industrial Transition District and in shopping centers,
office parks and industrial parks. The curbing shall be a minimum
of six (6) inches in height. All parking lots shall be included within
an approved stormwater management plan. The Zoning
Administrator may allow the use of concrete bumpers instead of
curbing where such means are necessary to implement the
stormwater management plan.
(4) Raised islands. Raised islands shall be installed at the ends of all
parking bays abutting an aisle or driveway in the RP Residential
Performance District, the R4 Residential Planned Community
District, the R5 Residential Recreational Community District, the
MH1 Mobile Home Community District, the 61 Neighborhood
Business District, the B2 Business General District and the B3
Industrial Transition District and in shopping centers, office parks
and industrial parks. The raised islands shall be bordered by
concrete or rolled asphalt curb. All islands shall be at least nine (9)
feet wide and shall extend the length of the parking space or bay.
The islands shall be landscaped with grass, shrubs or other
vegetative materials.
(5) Setbacks. All parking lots shall be located no closer than five (5)
feet from any property line, except in cases where more than one
(1) lot shares the parking lot. In such cases, the parking lot shall
not be closer than five (5) feet from the perimeter boundary of
the lots sharing the parking lot. In the M1 Light Industrial District
and M2 Industrial General District, parking lots shall be located no
closer than twenty-five (25) feet to any road right-of-way.
(6) Handicapped spaces. Handicapped parking spaces shall be
provided in any parking lot according to the requirements of
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Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. Handicapped parking
spaces shall have a minimum width of twelve (12) feet.
Handicapped spaces shall be located on the perimeter of the
parking lots adjacent to sidewalks. A three -foot -wide curb ramp
shall be provided adjacent to the handicapped parking spaces to
provide access to the sidewalk. The number of spaces provided
shall be as follows:
Required
Total Parking Spaces Handicapped Spaces
1 to 25
1
26 to 50
2
51 to 75
3
71 to 100
4
101 to 150
5
151 to 200
6
201 to 300
7
301 to 400
8
401 to 500
g
501 and more
2% of total
(7) Entrance requirements. In no case shall a parking lot be approved
which requires that vehicles back from parking spaces onto public
roads. All parking lots shall be provided access to a public road
using an entrance which meets all requirements of the Frederick
County Code and the Virginia Department of Transportation. The
width of driveways serving the parking lot shall not be less than
twenty-four (24) feet for two-way traffic and twelve (12) feet for
one-way traffic. (Amended 6-9-1993]
(8) Aisle requirements.
(a) Access to each parking space shall be provided by an aisle
with the following width:
(Cont'd on page 16537)
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Aisle Width
Parking Space Angle 1 -Way 2 -Way
(degrees) (feet) (feet)
Parallel 12 20
30 12 20
45 15 20
60 18 22
90 22 22
(b) For other angles, the aisle width shall be the same as for the
nearest angle in the above table.
(9) Obstructions and structures. Parking lots shall be designed to
permit each vehicle to proceed to and from all unoccupied
parking spaces without requiring the moving of any other parked
motor vehicle. Utility poles, light standards, trash containers and
similar structures shall not be permitted within any aisle or parking
space. Any structure located in a parking lot shall be surrounded
on all sides abutting spaces or aisles by a six-inch concrete curb.
The structure shall be separated from the curb by a distance of
three (3) feet.
(10) Drive-in lanes. A separate lane, with a minimum width of twelve
(12) feet, shall be provided for all drive-in or pickup facilities. Such
lanes shall be clearly separated from parking spaces, aisles and
driveways. Sufficient drive-in lane length shall be provided to allow
the stacking of five (5) automobiles per drive-in window.
(11) Landscaping. Parking lots in the RP Residential Performance
District. the R4 Residential Planned Community District, the R5
Residential Recreational Community District, the MH 1 Mobile
Home Community District, 81 Neighborhood Business District,
the B2 Business General District and the 63 Industrial Transition
District and in shopping centers, office parks and industrial parks
shall be landscaped to reduce the visual impact of glare and
headlights on adjoining properties and rights-of-way. Parking lots
should be adequately shaded to reduce reflected heat. Landscap-
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Ing shall also be provided to reduce the visual expansiveness of
parking lots. Landscaping shall be provided in such parking lots
as follows:
(a) Perimeter landscaping. Required parking lot setback areas,
abutting the parking lot, shall be planted with shade trees and
other landscaping. A three -foot -high evergreen hedge, fence,
berm or wall shall be provided as necessary to prevent
headlights from shining on public rights-of-way and adjoining
properties. A minimum of one (1) shade tree for every forty
(40) feet of parking lot perimeter shall be provided. Additional
trees may be required to properly shade the lot.
(b) Interior landscaping. A minimum of five percent (5%) of the
interior portions of a parking lot shall be landscaped for the
purpose of providing shade trees. Such interior landscaping
shall be provided on raised islands and in continuous raised
strips extending along the length of a parking bay. Within the
parking lot, raised islands and landscaped areas should be
used to delineate traffic and pedestrian circulation patterns.
The shade trees provided shall be of an appropriate type to
ensure shading at maturity. No less than one (1) shade tree
shall be provided for each ten (10) parking spaces.
(12) Pedestrian access. Sidewalks shall be provided as necessary
within parking lots to protect pedestrians and promote the safe
and efficient movement of pedestrians and vehicles. In large
parking lots, pedestrian walkways and crosswalks shall be
provided, marked by durable panted stripes and appropriate
signs.
(13) Setbacks. All parking lots shall be located no closer than five (5)
feet from any property line.
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§ 165-29
cases, the spaces required shall equal the sum of the spaces
for each use.
B. Loading space dimensions. Each required loading space shall be
twelve (12) feet wide and forty-five (45) feet long. Each loading space
shall have a vertical clearance of fourteen (14) feet.
C. Obstructions and structures. Loading spaces shall be designed to
permit loading and unloading without requiring the moving of any
parked motor vehicle. Utility poles, light standards, trash containers
and similar structures shall not be permitted within loading spaces.
D. Access. In no case shall a loading space be approved which requires
that a vehicle enter or back directly from loading spaces onto public
roads. All loading spaces shall be provided access to a public road
using an entrance which meets all requirements of the Frederick
County Code and the Virginia Department of Transportation. Access
shall be provided to loading spaces via driveways and aisles meeting
the requirements for parking lots as contained in this chapter.
§ 165-29. Motor vehicle access.
A. New driveways.
(1) Private driveways shall be allowed to provide access to individual
residences or uses. Private driveways shall also be allowed to
provide access to parking lots and loading areas shared by a
number of residences or uses.
(2) In order to provide safe and convenient access and to provide
efficient travel on arterial highways, a minimum spacing shall be
provided between new driveways and entrances onto collector
roads and onto primary and arterial highways, in the following
zoning districts:
B1 Neighborhood Business
82 Business General
B3 Industrial Transition
M1 Light Industrial
M2 Industrial General
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FREDERICK COUNTY CODE § 165-29
(3) In addition, the minimum spacing requirements shall apply to any
business, industrial or institutional use in any zoning district or to
any residential development in which more than one (1) dwelling
shares a parking lot. .
(4) Minimum spacing shall also be provided between new driveways
and the intersections of roads with the collector road or arterial
highways. Minimum spacing between driveways and between
driveways and intersections shall be as follows:
Minimum Driveway Spacing on
Primary and Arterial Highways
Posted Speed Minimum Required
Limit (mph) Spacing (feet)
35 or less 150
More than 35 200
(5) In all cases, the spacing distances shall be measured from the
tangents to the curb return of the driveways or intersecting
streets.
(6) The minimum spacing for access on minor collector roads shall
be seventy (70) feet between driveways and between driveways
and intersections. The minimum spacing for business or industrial
entrances and road intersections on major collector roads shall be
one hundred fifty (150) feet. (Amended 9-13-1995)
ILLUSTRATION OP
Entrance Spacing and Shared Access
Provisions
ARTERIAL HICHWAY - Speed Limit - 35 MPH
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ZONING § 165-29
(7) Spacing exceptions. New driveways with entrances on arterial or
primary highways which do not meet the above spacing
requirements shall be allowed only when access meeting the
spacing requirements cannot be provided from the arterial
highway to the individual property by using one (1) of the
following methods:
(a) Existing access. When a parcel abuts a minor or collector
street that intersects with the arterial or primary highway and
when the parcel cannot be provided with an entrance onto
the arterial or primary highway that meets the spacing
requirement, access to the parcel shall be from the minor or
collector street and new entrances shall not be allowed
directly onto the arterial highway.
(b) Shared access. When a lot is created on a collector road or
arterial highway, shared means of access to the road or
highway shall be created by access easement, shared
driveway or other means to ensure that the spacing
requirements have been met.
[11 When a lot is divided or developed that can be provided
with a driveway meeting the spacing requirements but
that is adjacent to other parcels or lots that will not be
able to have entrances meeting the spacing require-
ments, means of highway access to the adjoining
property may be required by the Zoning Administrator or
Planning Commission on the lot to be divided or
developed.
[21 When a lot is divided or developed that cannot be
provided with access meeting the spacing requirements
and when means of shared access that meets spacing
requirements has been provided on adjoining lots that
can be used to provide access to the lot in question,
entrances shall not be allowed directly onto the arterial
or primary highway from the lot to be divided or
developed.
[31 When a number of lots are divided or developed that
have been included together on an approved master
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§ 165-29 FREDERICK COUNTY CODE § 165-29
development plan, site plan or subdivision plat. shared
entrances shall be provided as required to meet the
spacing requirements.
(4] When shared access is provided to meet the require-
ments of this section, the Zoning Administrator may
require that it be provided in the form of an access
easement. The Zoning Administrator may require a deed
of dedication describing provisions for joint use and
maintenance of that easement. Provisions for shared
entrance signs may also be required.
[5] Shared access easements shall be provided in a manner
so that shared driveways are clearly separated from
parking areas, loading areas and pedestrian walkways.
[6] Shared access easements that follow lot lines are
preferred.
(8) New lots. No new lot shall be created on an arterial highway
unless spacing requirements can be met for entrances on the lot
or unless access is provided through shared or existing access.
(9) Number of driveways. No more than one (1) driveway shall be
allowed per parcel if driveways are allowed which do not meet the
spacing requirements.
ILWSTRATION OF:
Entrance Spacing and Existing Access
Provisions
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(10) Entrances on collector and minor streets. Whenever a parcel
abutting an arterial highway also abuts a collector or minor road,
in order to obtain an entrance on the arterial road. an entrance
must be provided on the collector or minor road. This shall only
be required if a safe entrance can be provided on the collector or
minor road, meeting all requirements of the Frederick County
Code and the Virginia Department of Transportation.
(11) All entrances onto state -maintained highways must meet all
requirements of the Virginia Department of Transportation and the
Frederick County Code.
(12) New driveways shall align with existing or planned driveways,
crossovers, turn lanes or other access features. This shall only be
required if the resulting alignment provides safe access and if all
requirements of the Frederick County Code and the Virginia
Department of Transportation are met.
(13) The location of new driveways shall conform with road
improvement plans or corridor plans that have been adopted by
Frederick County or the Virginia Department of Transportation.
B. Alternative methods.
(1) The Planning Commission may allow other means of motor
vehicle access which do not meet the above requirements. Such
means may involve the use of entrances which physically limit or
restrict left turns, methods which ensure one-way travel or other
methods.
(2) In such cases, the Zoning Administrator may require a traffic
access plan which describes existing traffic, conditions and design
on the streets abutting the site and the methods proposed to
ensure that the intent of this section has been met.
C. Internal circulation. A complete system of internal traffic circulation
shall be provided to serve all uses in any shopping center, industrial
park or any development Included -in a single master development plan,
site plan or subdivision plat approved by Frederick County. In such
developments, internal access shall be provided in a fashion so that all
uses can be mutually accessed without entering onto arterial or
primary highways. In such cases, a pattern of internal circulation shall
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§ 165-29 FREDERICK COUNTY CODE § 165-30
ha HP nnad to ancitre that conflicts are a�'oided between - �cn moving
vehicles, parking areas. pedestrian areas. loading areas and the various
uses provided.
D. Pedestrian access. Safe pedestrian walkways shall be provided to all
uses on land included in a master plan or site plan approved by
Frederick County. Sidewalks shall be provided in conformance with
adopted corridor or walkway plans or approved master development
plans. The Planning Commission may require additional sidewalks or
walkways on master plans or site plans to promote a general system of
pedestrian access in residential neighborhoods or business corridors.
E. Fire lanes. Fire lanes shall be required as set forth in Chapter 90. Fire
Prevention.5
§ 165-30. Signs.
Signs shall be allowed or prohibited according to the following requirements
in order to promote safety, to protect property values, to create an atmosphere
conducive to orderly economic growth and to meet the intentions of this
chapter:
A. Signs prohibited in all districts. The following types of signs shall be
prohibited in all zoning districts:
(1) Animated or flashing signs.
(2) Signs painted directly onto the exterior of buildings.
B. Signs allowed in all districts. The following types of signs shall be
allowed in all zoning districts:
(1) Signs indicating the names or addresses of the occupants of
residences.
(2) Signs or bulletin boards associated with public institutions,
churches, schools or community centers.
(3) Commemorative plaques and historical markers.
(4) Signs identifying civic. social or other nonprofit organizations.
:'Editor's Note: Added at time of adoption of Code: see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II.
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(5) Private road signs.
(6) Signs erected or required by a governmental agency.
(7) Temporary yard sale signs.
(8) Temporary real estate signs.
(9) Temporary window signs.
(10) Temporary construction signs.
(11) Entrance signs for developments or subdivisions
C. Signs allowed in certain districts. The following types of signs are
allowed only if they are specifically listed under the list of allowed uses
for the zoning districts in which they are located:
(1) Business signs.
(2) Directional signs.
(3) Cottage occupation signs.
(4) Freestanding building entrance signs.
D. Off -premises business signs. Signs that advertise a product not
produced or for sale on the lot or parcel on which the sign is located
and signs that advertise a business that is not located on the premises
shall be allowed as a conditional use only. Such signs shall be allowed
only if a conditional use permit for that sign has been granted. In
considering such a sign, the following standards should be considered:
(1) No off -premises business sign shall be allowed in the RP
Residential Performance, the R4 Residential Planned Community,
R5 Residential Recreational Community or the MH 1 Mobile Home
Community District.
(2) Appropriate separation shall be provided between the off -
premises business sign and surrounding residences and other
uses. The Board of Supervisors may require that such signs not be
visible from surrounding residences.
(3) Off -premises business signs shall be limited to a size, scale and
height that does not detract from surrounding properties and
uses.
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§ 165-30 FREDERICK COUNTY CODE § 165-30
(4) Off -premises business signs shall be properly separated from
each other to avoid clutter along road corridors.
(5) Off -premises business signs shall not be of a type that will distract
motorists or cause other safety hazards.
(6) Off -premises business signs shall be properly maintained.
E. Setbacks. All freestanding signs shall be set back at least ten (10) feet
from lot lines or property boundary lines. Signs that are attached to
buildings shall meet the required setbacks for that building. In general,
freestanding building entrance signs shall not be located in front yard
setback areas. However, freestanding building entrance signs may be
located in front yard setback areas as long as they are no more than
five (5) feet from the entrance to the building or use designated.
F. Minimum spacing between freestanding business signs. The minimum
distance separating new from existing freestanding business signs or
separating new freestanding business signs shall be fifty (50) feet. The
Zoning Administrator may allow two (2) signs to be separated by less
than fifty (50) feet in order to allow the signs to share an appropriate
location. In such cases, the two (2) signs shall be separated from other
signs by a distance of fifty (50) feet plus the distance by which the
separation between the two (2) signs was reduced from the required
fifty (50) feet.
G. Height. No sign shall exceed the maximum height requirement for the
zoning district in which they are located. All signs other than business
signs shall be no more than ten (10) feet in height. No freestanding
business entrance sign shall exceed five (5) feet in height.
H. Size. The following restrictions shall apply to the size of signs:
(1) No business sign or directional sign shall exceed one hundred
(100) square feet in area. Standardized, franchised signs may
exceed one hundred (100) square feet in area but shall not
exceed one hundred and fifty (150) square feet in area. In the B 1
Neighborhood Business District, no business or directiona! sign
shall exceed fifty (50) square feet in area.
(2) Cottage occupation signs shall not exceed four (4) square feet in
area.
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(3) Allowed business signs attached to the side of buildings in the B2
Business General, the 83 Industrial Transition, M1 Light Industrial
or M2 Industrial General District may exceed the above size
limitations. Attached business signs may exceed one hundred
(100) square feet but shall not exceed twenty percent (20%) of
the area of the wall to which the sign is attached.
(4) No freestanding building entrance sign shall exceed four (4)
square feet in area.
I. Maintenance. All signs shall be maintained in a state of good repair.
Signs that are damaged, structurally unsound or poorly maintained
shall be repaired or removed within thirty (30) days.
(1) If an off -premises sign advertises a business or activity that is no
longer being operated or conducted or if a directional sign refers
to a location where the advertised activities no longer exist, that
sign shall be considered to be abandoned and shall be removed
by the owner within thirty (30) days.
(2) If the message portion of a sign is removed, the supporting
structural components shall be removed or the message portion
replaced within (30) days.
J. Sign permits. [Amended 6-9-19931
(1) Before a sign may be constructed, reconstructed or altered, a
sign permit shall be obtained from the Frederick County Building
Official.
(2) Commemorative plaques and historical markers shall be exempt
from obtaining sign permits.
§ 165-31. Protection of environmental features. [Amended 12-11-1991]
In order to protect those areas of a parcel which have environmental
characteristics that make them unsuitable for development, certain portions of
a development shall remain undisturbed or be protected. It is the intention of
this section that the disturbance of such areas by the development process be
limited. It is also the intention of this section that the large portions of the
areas with such environmental characteristics be placed in open space,
environmental easements, the portion of the parcel left undivided or other
areas where they will remain undisturbed. It is intended that the environmental
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§ 165-23 FREDERICK COUNTY CODE § 165-23
one-third (1/3) of the. length of the wall of the primary structure
may extend three (3) feet Inito a required setback yard. In no case
shall such features be closer than five (5) feet to a lot line.
(4) Retail petroleum pumps. Retail petroleum pumps and canopy
supports shall be located at least twenty (20) feet from any road
right-of-way boundary. The canopies covering the petroleum
pumps shall be no closer than five (5) feet to any road right-of-
way.
(5) Decks which are attached to townhouses and weak -link
townhouses may be constructed to the full width of the dwelling
unit and may extend fifteen (15) feet into a perimeter setback
area or the active portion of a required buffer area, provided that
the decks are not enclosed or covered and the deck floor is not
constructed higher than the finished floor elevation of the primary
entrance to the dwelling unit. [Added 8-9-19951
(6) Storage sheds which are attached to townhouses and weak -link
townhouses that can only be accessed through an outer entrance
and do not exceed one-fourth (1/4) the width of the dwelling unit
may extend ten (10) feet into a perimeter setback area or the
active portion of a required buffer area. [Added 8-9-19951
G. Fences, freestanding walls and berms shall be exempt from the
setback requirements. [Amended 6-9-19931
H. [Added 4-24-1996'1 Structural location survey requirements. The
following survey requirements shall be complete for applicable primary
and accessory structures within all zoning districts as described:
(1) A surveyor licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia shall
establish the location of any primary structure that is located five
(5) feet or less from any minimum setback requirement.
(2) A surveyor licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia shall
establish the location of any accessory structure occupying an
area of five hundred (500) square feet or greater that is located
five (5) feet or less from any minimum setback requirement.
(3) Information verifying the footing location stakeout shall be
provided on the appropriate building permit setback report prior to
1 Editor's Note: This ordinance also provided that it shall take effect July 1, 1996-
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§ 165-35
continued usefulness of those elements for their intended use and
to ensure the full protection of the health and safety of the users
of those elements.
(7) The Subdivision Administrator shall review each final subdivision
plat and deed of dedication to ensure that the requirements of this
section are met.
§ 165-35. Nuisances.
Any use of land or structures which creates the following nuisances shall be
prohibited. In addition, the following standards shall be met:
A. Glare_ Outdoor lighting shall be arranged to deflect glare away from
adjoining properties and public streets. Sources of light on a lot shall
be hooded or controlled to prevent glare beyond the lot line. Sources
which produce harmful glare or ultraviolet rays. including arc welding
or acetylene torches, shall be completely screened from view
sufficiently to be imperceptible beyond the lot lines.
8. Radiation hazards. No use shall be allowed which creates radiation
emissions which are hazardous to the health and safety of the general
public. No uses shall be allowed which discharge radioactive materials
into the atmosphere, Solis or bodies of water. All uses handling
radioactive materials shall conform with applicable local, state and
federal regulations.
C. Electromagnetic interference. No use shall be allowed which creates
electric disturbances which would adversely affect the operation of
equipment beyond the lot line of the use.
D. Vibrations. No use shall be allowed which creates any vibration
discernible for three (3) minutes or more in any one (1) hour. In no
case shall vibrations exceed a maximum peak particle velocity of five -
hundredths (0.05) inch per second.
E. Fire hazards. No use shall be allowed which does not conform with all
applicable fire codes and the Frederick County Code concerning fire
hazards and the storage of explosives. V
F. Air pollution. No use shall be allowed which does not conform with the
regulations of the Virginia State Air Pollution Control Board concerning
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opaque fences, opaque landscaping or opaque natural vegetation.
[Amended 6-9-19931
D. Trash storage. When stored outdoors, outside of a legal landfill or
trash heap, all trash, rubbish or garbage shall be stored in watertight,
verminproof containers.
(1) All multifamily residential developments, commercial
developments and industrial developments where more than one
(1) residence or use shares a parking lot shall be provided with
outdoor trash containers or other means of trash disposal. Means
shall be provided to ensure that all trash generated by the
development is properly disposed of to avoid litter, odor or other
nuisances.
(2) Such trash containers shall not be located in the front yard areas
of such uses. Such containers shall be located to avoid traffic
conflicts with parked vehicles and general traffic. Such containers
shall be properly screened or separated from dwellings to avoid
odors and other impacts.
E. [Added 12-9-19921 No junkyards shall be hereafter established any
portion of which is within one thousand (1,000) feet of the nearest
edge of the right-of-way of any interstate or United States highway or
within five hundred (500) feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way
of any Commonwealth of Virginia highway, except as follows:
(1) Junkyards which are screened by natural objects, plantings,
fences or other appropriate means so as not to be visible from
the main traveled way of the highway or street or otherwise
removed from sight.
(2) Junkyards which are not visible from the main traveled way of
the highway.
§ 165-48. Car washes. [Added 4-10-19911
A. Car washes located in the 81 Neighborhood Business Zoning District
shall have an operator on site during all hours of operation.
B. In the B1 Neighborhood Business Zoning District, car washes shall be
operated only during the following hours:
16570 10-25-93
i COUNTY of FREDERICK
Department of Planning and Development
540/665-5651
FAX: 540/678-0682
MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Eric R. Lawrence, Planner II
SUBJECT: Discussion of the Flex -Tech Development Concept
DATE: August 6, 1997
The Development Review and Regulations Subcommittee (DRRS) has begun considering the
incorporation of the Flex -Tech retail/industrial land use concept within Frederick County. The Flex -
Tech concept has been encouraged by the local development community and, in particular, the
Winchester -Frederick County Industrial Parks Association (IPA).
Defining "Flex -Tech" is not a simple task. The working definition of Flex -Tech is a development that
accommodates a user that requires both retail and industrial space. It is believed that the Flex -Tech
concept will provide the flexibility necessary to accommodate a growing population of businesses.
Typically, these users are smaller, start-up businesses that require between 2,000 and 10,000 square
feet of space at start-up. A Flex -Tech development would also accommodate small businesses that
might otherwise operate as Cottage Occupations. (Example: KT Design was operated from a home
in Fredericktowne until recently. They are now located in a 10,000 square foot building.)
If the Flex -Tech concept is appropriate for Frederick County, numerous questions will need to be
addressed: In what zoning district should Flex -Tech be permitted? Should performance standards
specific to Flex -Tech be established? What uses would be appropriate to include in the Flex -Tech
development? Staff will elaborate on these during the Planning Commission discussion.
Attached is a list of Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes. Please take a few minutes to
review the list and mark those uses that you believe are appropriate for inclusion in a Flex -Tech
development. Staff would like to receive the marked lists following the Commission meeting on
August 20, 1997. Based on suggested SIC codes, staff will compile a list of recommended SIC codes
for inclusion in Flex -Tech developments.
Staff will present materials and examples to assist in illustrating the Flex -Tech concept. Please
contact us should you have any questions.
U:TR10C0M MONIDRRSTL.XTEC. PCD
107 North Kent Street - Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000
Contents
Pao
introduction.
. - ..............................................................................................................................
11
Part L Titles and Descriptions of Industries ....... ........ ............................................................... ....... _.....__._
19
Division A.
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing .................................... .....
21
Major Group 01. Agricultural production -crops ......................... ......................
23
Major Group 02. Agriculture production livestock and animal specialties...._..
27
Major Group 07. Agricultural services ............................................. .........._.....
31
MajorGroup 08. Forestry ............................................................................................
35
Major Group 09. Fishing, hunting, and trapping ....................................................
36
DivisionB.
Mining..............................................................................................................................
39
MajorGroup 10. Metal mining...................................................................................
40
MajorGroup 12. Coal mining......................................................................................
43
MajorGroup 13. Oil and gas extraction....................................................................
45
Major Group 14. Mining and quarrying of nonmetallic minerals, except fuels
48
DivisionC.
Construction....................................................................................................................
53
Major Group 15. Building construction -general contractors and operative
builders.............................................................................................
55
Major Group 16. Heavy construction other than building construction-
contractors........................................................................................
58
Major Group 17. Construction -special trade contractors ....................................
61
DivisionD.
Manufacturing .... ....................................................................................................... .-...
67
Major Group 20. Food and kindred products...........................................................
69
Major Group 21. Tobacco products.............................................................................
84
Major Group 22. Textile mill products......................................................................
85
Major Group 23. Apparel and other finished products made from fabrics and
similarmaterials.........................................................................
96
Major Group 24. Lumber and wood products, except furniture...... ...... _--_-------
107
Major Group 25. Furniture and fixtures ....................
Major Group 26. Paper and allied products.............................................................
119
Major Group 77. Printing. publishing, and allied industries ................................
126
Major Group 28. Chemicals and allied products......................................................
132
Major Group 29. Petroleum refining and related industries ................................
151
Major Group 30. Rubber and miscellaneous plastics products ..........................1.,
153
Major Group 31. Leather and leather products.......................................................
159
Major Group 32. Stone, clay, glass, and concrete products ...................................
163
Major Group 33. Primary metal industries..............................................................
173
Major Group 34. Fabricated metal products. except machinery and
transportation equipment.............................................................
132
Major Group 35. Industrial and commercial machinery and computer
equipment .....................
99
Major Group :3f,. Electronic and ocher electrical equipment and components,
except computer equipment ..........................................................
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Major Group :38. Measuring, analyzing, and controlling instruments:
photographic, medical and optical goods: watches and
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Major Group 39. Miscellaneous manufacturing industries ...................................
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Division E. 'lranspo s.
Transportation. communications, electric. gaand sanitary services.._.--.
Major Group 40. Railroad
Major Group 41. Local and suburban transit and interurban highway
passenger transportation
Major Group 42. Motor freight transportation and warehousing....-----
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arehousing...-....- ------Major Group 43. United States Postal Service
Major Group 44. Water transportation.._..... -...»»--
Major Group 45. Transportation by air ----- »»..»------------------- _.
Major Group 46. Pipelines. except natural gas... »_»... »._.. ....» »....
Major Group 47. Transportation services
Major Group 48. --
Major Group 49. Electric, gas, and sanitary services ._.»._».»»_-»»»»
Division F. Wholesale trade --------------- ------------------------------------ ------------------------------- .»._.»...._ ._...
Major Group 50. Wholesale trade -durable goods ...................... ...........................
Major Group 51. Wholesale trade -nondurable goods ...........» .............................
Division G. Retail trade...................................................................
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Major Group 53.
General merchandise stores..........................................................
Major Group 54.
Food stores.......................................................................................
Major Group 55.
Automotive dealers and gasoline service stations ....................
Mayor Group 56.
Apparel and accessory star . ........................................................
Major Group 57.
Home furniture, furnishings, and equipment stores ................
Major Group 58.
Eating and drinking places...........................................................
Major Group 59.
Miscellaneous retail.......................................................................
Division H. Finance, insurance, and real estate............................................................................
Major Group 60.
Depository institutions...................................................................
Major Group 61.
Nondepository credit institutions ................................................
brokers, dealers, exchanges. and
Major Group 62.
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Major Group 63.
Insurance carriers_ ............ ............................................................
Major Group 64.
Insurance agents, brokers. and service .......................................
Major Group e5.
Real estate........................................................................................
Major Group 67.
Holding and other investment offices .........................................
Division I. Services ........................................
Major Group 70.
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Hotels. rooming houses, camps, and other lodging places ......
Major Group 72.
Personal services..........................................................................
Major Group 73.
Business services............................................................................
Major Group 75.
Automotive repair, services, and parking ..................................
Major Group 76.
Miscellaneous repair services.......................................................
Major Group 78.
Motion pictures..............................................................................
Major Group 79.
Amusement and recreation services ._ ...................._......---.....--
Major Group 40.
Health services ..... ................. ........................... .............. .................
Major Group 31.
Legal services.................................................................. ._........... .
Major Group 82.
Educational services ........ ............................................................ ...
Major Group 33.
Social services .............................. ........ ......................... ...................
and botanical and zoological
Major Group 34-
Museums, art galleries,
gardens .............. ................................................. ...............................
Major Group 86.
Membership organizations ................. •...... ................... .................
research, management, and
Major Group 87.
Engineering, accounting,
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Major Group 88.
Private households.........................................................................
Major Group 89.
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Division K Nonclassifiable establishments
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Part IL Numerical list of short titles
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A. Conversion tables:
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Section L Relation of 1972 to 1977 SIC industries._._._-...
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