[Amended 3-20-2019]
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
The intent of the overlay district is to enhance and preserve
the natural and rural character of the main corridor of Amelia County,
enhance the experience and enjoyment of traveling into and through
the County, provide visual orientation and identification for the
benefit of travelers, and preserve the traffic capacity and safety
as development occurs along this critical corridor. This chapter provides
standard development requirements for residential, commercial and/or
industrial development along the corridor.
Permitted uses shall be in accordance with the underlying zoning
districts, provided that all standards established by this article
and all requirements otherwise imposed by this article are met.
A.
Structures shall meet the underlying zoning district side and rear
building setbacks. The minimum front building setback for all lots
lying in the US Route 360 Overlay District shall be 100 feet.
[Amended 4-21-2021 by Ord. No. 21-005]
B.
Landscaping shall be provided to enhance the aesthetics of the US
Route 360 Corridor/Overlay District. A minimum of a twenty-five-foot
planting strip shall be established adjacent to the US Route 360 right-of-way
for the length of the lot (excluding entry/exit points). This planting
area shall contain native trees ranging in mature height from 25 feet
to 100 feet, or native woody shrubs with a mature height of no less
than four feet or a combination of the two types. The planting density
shall be no less than one tree per 100 feet, or 10 shrubs per 100
feet or a ratio determined by the Zoning Administrator if a combination
is employed. Native trees shall be those found in Planting Hardiness
Zone 7 as identified by the Department of Agriculture.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
C.
Other yard requirements and building setbacks shall be in accordance
with the underlying zoning districts.
All parking and sign requirements shall be in accordance with
the underlying zoning district.
A.
All direct access points to the US Route 360 roadway shall be as
prescribed by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) regulations.
B.
Direct vehicular access to the US Route 360 roadway shall be prohibited
at points other than existing median breaks. However, for sites which
cannot achieve direct access through an existing median break or other
existing road access points, temporary access may be permitted provided
that the applicant's site access plan provides certain means, schedules
and commitments to terminate such access at such time as an alternative
access at an existing median break can be provided. When such temporary
access is permitted, access points shall be in accordance with VDOT
requirements and shall permit right-in and right-out access only.
C.
Applicant shall prepare a site access plan which provides for adequate
indirect access to the corridor, on-site circulation and immediate
or future interparcel connection to adjacent sites.
Where the standards of the overlay district and the underlying
district(s) differ, the more restrictive standard shall apply.
A.
Submission requirements:
(1)
Existing conditions map showing existing natural and physical
features such as roads, existing vegetation, and topography.
(2)
Proposed concept development plan showing (site plan):
(a)
Proposed use of each lot or tract of land within the development.
(b)
Proposed vehicular and pedestrian circulation plan, including
all streets, drives and parking areas.
(c)
Proposed structures, buffer areas, landscaping, lighting and
signs.
(d)
Proposed public utilities and easements.
(e)
Preliminary traffic impact analysis.
(f)
Preliminary stormwater management plan.
B.
Process:
(1)
Preapplication conference with County Planner.
(2)
Submission of application.
(3)
Notice of acceptance from County Planner, indicating that application
is complete.
(4)
Written referral comments received from County agencies and
VDOT (if applicable).
(5)
Planning Commission public hearing.
(6)
Planning Commission action.
(7)
Board of Supervisors public hearing.
(8)
Board action.
