Zoning

Jesse Russell - Zoning Administrator	(540) 955-5131	This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Nancy Olin - Code Enforcement Officer	(540) 955-5114	This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Zoning Administrator
Call Jesse Russell if you are interested in subdivision, site plan development, or any information on zoning. His general duties include interpreting ordinances; issuing zoning permits; meeting with applicants; and preparing a variety of reports and records.

Code Enforcement Officer
Ensures departmental compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations. Call Nancy Olin with any concerns or reports of Zoning Violations.

Ordinances, Maps and Forms

Zoning Maps	County Zoning Maps
Ordinances Updated as of 3/17/10
ZONING_ORDINANCE_2009	Complete Zoning Ordinance
ZO_Code_Table_of_Contents
Section 1	Authority, Purpose, and Intent
Section 2	General Description of Zoning Districts, Map
Section 3	Zoning District Regulations - permitted uses, setbacks, etc.
Section 4	General regulations pertaining to lot configuration, signs, parking, drainage,
Section 5	Special Use Permit regulations
Section 6	Site Plan requirements
Section 7	Board of Zoning Appeals
Section 8	Zoning Amendments
Section 9	Definitions
Section 10	Administration Provisions

Subdivision_Ordinance_2009	Complete Subdivision Ordinance
Subd. Ord. Table of Contents
Section 1	Purpose, Title, & General Provisions
Section 2	Definitions
Section 3	Administration
Section 4	Procedures for Subdivision Approval
Section 5	Environmental Inventory & Impact Statement
Section 6	Consumer Disclosure Statements
Section 7	Details of Plat Requirements
Section 8	Design Requirements includes private access  easements
Section 9	General Regulations
Section 10	Special Regulations - cluster subd., flood plains, boundary line adjustments
Section 11	Improvements & Bonds
Section 12	Effectual Clauses

 

Applications
Land Development Application	General Application  form for subdivisions, sites plans, etc.
Home Occupation Permit	Home Business application
Land Disturbance Permit	Any soil disturbance acitivity over 10,000 sq. ft. requires a permit
Minor Land Disturbance Permit	Any soil disturbance acitivity under 10,000 sq. ft. requires a permit
Agreement in Lieu of	Soil disturbance acitivity for construction of single family dwelling requires a permit
Sign Permit	No signs maybe erected without a sign permit
Zoning Permit	Any structure over 150 sq. ft. requires a zoning permit
Certificate of Appropriateness	Required if building or altering structures in the White Post or Millwood Historic District
Criteria for Certicifacte of Appropriateness	Criteria for the review of Certificates of Appropriateness
General Information
Fee Schedule (5/2010)	Cost of doing business
Setback in AOC, FOC and Rural Residential Zoning Districts	Building setback requirements
Overview of Clarke County Zoning Regualtions	Descibes Clarke's unique Zoning including Sliding Scale
Code of Virginia	Link to State regulations

More Information

Environmental & Water Resource Information

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