Town of Abingdon, VA Division 8 Zoning Verification

Section 3-8-1 Applicability.

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(a) No building or other structure shall be erected, moved, expanded, structurally altered, nor shall any building, structure, or land be established or changed in use without the owner or owners first obtaining a zoning verification issued by the Administrator verifying that the building, structure or use complies with the requirements of this chapter.

(b) No business license shall be issued without obtaining a zoning verification that the use is allowed in the district.

(c) No such zoning verification shall be issued for a building, structure or use unless such complies with the provisions of this chapter, or a special use permit authorizing an exception, variance, or written order from an appeal has been approved as provided by this chapter.

Section 3-8-2 Procedure and standards.

[1-3-2023 by Ord. No. 2023.01.03]

(a) Zoning verification applications shall be reviewed using the procedures and minimum submission requirements established by the Administrator.

(b) Each application for a zoning verification (if required) shall be accompanied by two copies of a scale drawing or plan as required by the Administrator showing, with dimensions, the lot lines, the building or buildings, the location of buildings on the lot including setback measurements from each property boundary, and such other information as may be necessary to provide for the enforcement of these regulations. The drawing or plans shall contain suitable notations indicating the proposed use of all land and buildings. If determined necessary by the Administrator in a specific case, a boundary survey and a staking of the lot by a competent surveyor and complete construction plans shall be required.

(c) If the proposed building or use is in conformity with the provisions of this chapter, a zoning verification shall be issued to the applicant by the Administrator.

(d) A zoning verification shall not ensure that the development approved through said permit shall receive subsequent approval for any other necessary permits or development approvals as otherwise required.