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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2/17/2009 - Regular er Bradley E. Grose, Mayor Vinton Municipal Building Robert R. Altice, Councilman 311 South Pollard Street Carolyn D. Fidler, Councilwoman z Vinton, VA 24179 William"Wes" Nance, Councilman (540) 983-0607 William E. Obenchain, Jr, Vice Mayor 1884 Vinton Town Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, February 17, 2009 AGENDA Consideration of: A. 7:00 P.M. — Roll Call and Establishment of a Quorum B. INVOCATION C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE U. S. FLAG D. CONSENT AGENDA 1, Approval of Minutes- February 3, 2009 2. Resolution No. 1813 Re-appropriating Funds to Purchase Four(4) Mobile Data Terminals and Two (2) Vehicles for the Vinton Police Department E. AWARDS, RECOGNITIONS, PRESENTATIONS 1. Police Officer of the Month F. CITIZENS' COMMENTS AND PETITIONS G. TOWN ATTORNEY H. TOWN MANAGER 1. MAYOR 1- Approval of Vinton Volunteer Fire Department Officers J. COUNCIL K. ADJOURNMENT NEXT TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS: February 20 at 8:00 A.M. — Roanoke County Facility Tour March 3, 2009 at 7:00 P.M. — Regular Meeting NOTICE OF INTENT TO COMPLY WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. Reasonable efforts will be made to provide assistance or special arrangements to qualified individuals with disabilities in order to participate in or attend Town Council meetings. Please call (540) 983-0607 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date so that proper arrangements may be made. WORK SESSION 1. Roanoke Valley Resource Authority Members Use Agreement Amendment 2. FY 2008/2009 Budget Amendments 3, Sign Ordinance Changes 4, Agency Requests for FY 2010 Budget MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD AT 7:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2009 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE VINTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 311 SOUTH POLLARD STREET, VINTON, VIRGINIA, MEMBERS PRESENT: Bradley E. Grose, Mayor Robert R. Altice Carolyn D. Fidler William W. Nance William E. Obenchain, Jr. STAFF PRESENT: Chris Lawrence, Town Manager Elizabeth Dillon, Town Attorney Darleen R. Bailey, Town Clerk Herbert Cooley, Police Chief William Sankbeil, Police Detective Mark Vaught, Police Lieutenant David Cooper, Master Police Officer Todd Bailey, Police Officer Ben Cook, Police Lieutenant Mike Kennedy, Public Works Director Joey Hiner, Assistant Public Works Director Barry Thompson, Finance Director/Treasurer Agenda A. 7:00 P.M. — Roll Call and Establishment of a Quorum B. INVOCATION — Mr. Bill Booth C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE U. S. FLAG D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — Regular Meetings for January 6 and January 20, 2009 E. AWARDS, RECOGNITIONS, PRESENTATIONS F. CITIZENS' COMMENTS AND PETITIONS 1. First Aid Crew Report—Wayne Guffey G, TOWN ATTORNEY H. TOWN MANAGER 1, Request to Set System Development Fees & Charges a. Staff Report b. Public Comment C. Council Comment and Action — Resolution No. 1811 2. Authorize Treasurer to Write Off Delinquent Personal Property Taxes for 2003 — Resolution No. 1812 I. MAYOR 1 Consideration of Request to Change to a Consent Agenda for Town Council Meetings J. COUNCIL K. ADJOURNMENT WORK SESSION 1. Second Quarter Financial Update Z Report — Reappropriation of Funds for Patrol Office Upgrade 3. Report — Transfer of Grant Funds for Purchase of Four (4) Mobile Data Terminals 4. Report — Transfer from ATF Funds to Purchase Two (2) Vehicles 5, Report — Reappropriation of Grant Funds for Communication Center Upgrade Mayor Grose called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll call, invocation Following roll call, Mr, Bill Booth gave the invocation and Mr. and Pledge of Obenchain led the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S, Flag. Allegiance to U.S. Flag. The minutes for the regular meeting of January 6, 2009 and January Approved minutes 20, 2009 were approved on a motion by Mr. Obenchain that was seconded by Mr. Nance, with all in favor. Mr. Nance read a letter received by the Mayor from the Cheryl Ham Team of Long and Foster, thanking Police Officers Jones, Thompson and Sankbeil for their quick response to check on one of their team members on January 20, 2009. He read a second letter from Ray Lavendar, Chief Magistrate, thanking Chief Cooley and his department for services provided at the funeral of Magistrate Darryl Hutchins. The letter stated that Mr. Hutchins, who sat in the Salem Office, had high regard for Vinton Police Officers for the professional manner in which they performed their duties. Wayne Guffey, Assistant Chief of the Vinton Volunteer First Aid First Aid Crew's Crew, presented the Crew's Operational Report for 2008, Following Operational Report for his report, he noted that the Vinton First Aid Crew has become a 2008 training center of American Safety and Health Institute which allows the members to teach CPR and other classes to the public and other crew members. Mr. Obenchain commended the Crew for their work. Mr. Nance added that their numbers were "mind boggling" regarding the number of hours the members put in to serve their community and asked Mr. Guffey to pass on his thanks to the other Crew members. Mayor Gross also thanked the members and asked for a copy of Mr. Guffey's report, Mr. Lawrence asked that Council defer Item No. 1 under the Town Deferred request to set Manager's section, which would set System Development Fees and System Development Charges so that a public hearing could be advertised and scheduled Fees and Charges for the February 17th Council meeting. He advised that staff had determined earlier in the day that, under the State Code, an ordinance would be required to set those fees and charges. He went on to say that State Law is not completely clear as to whether the issue has to be advertised before an ordinance is adopted but to be safe, he felt that it should be advertised in the newspaper twice before a public hearing is held to hear citizens' comments. The Town Manager reported on a request from the Town's Treasurer Adopted Resolution to write off delinquent Personal Property taxes for 2003. He reported No. 1812 requesting that after five years, the State's statute allows localities to write off authorization to write any delinquent taxes remaining on the books. He noted that the off 2003 delinquent Town had used all means at their disposal to collect all taxes due but Personal Property were not successful in some cases, taxes Mr. Altice moved to adopt proposed Resolution No. 1812 authorizing the Treasurer to write off all delinquent 2003 Personal Property taxes, The motion was seconded by Ms. Fidler and passed unanimously on a roll call vote. Mr. Lawrence asked that Council consider changing the format of Approved the use of a their meeting agenda to include a consent agenda section. He consent agenda for explained that this is fairly common with other local governmental Town Council meet- agencies and would allow Council to vote on several items at once. ings. He further explained that items on the consent agenda would include the minutes, commission, committee and board appointments, or any item that had been previously discussed by Council. He stressed that Council would always have the option of removing any item from the consent agenda that needs further discussion; one they do not wish to approve; or an item where a Council member may need to abstain from voting. Mr. Lawrence assured Council that staff will try to avoid placing an item on the consent agenda that might be controversial. The Town Manager explained that if an issue is pulled from the consent agenda, it could be moved to the Town Manager's section or the Mayor's section for further discussion and consideration. Following a brief discussion, it was the consensus of Council that they add a consent agenda section to their meeting agenda format. Mayor Grose advised that Roanoke County would like to take Vinton Town Council on a tour of their new facilities; a new garage and vehicle maintenance facility, a new fire house, the Multi-generation Center, and the new Regional Jail. He noted that they would use the Town bus for the tour. A date of February 20 at 8:00 a.m. was decided on by Town Council, for the tour. Mayor Grose asked Council if they wanted to sponsor this years' luncheon to honor the Dogwood Queen and her Court or would they prefer to cancel it since funds were short this year. Following some discussion, it was the consensus of Council that they continue with this event. Mark McKaskill from the Roanoke Valley Alleghany Regional Commission, reported that Wayne Strickland and John Hall from his office had compiled a regional ready-to-go list with projects for the stimulus package when and if It is approved. He explained that Mr. Hall had computer software that would show how money spent on those projects would "ripple out". Mr, McKaskill also reported that the Regional Commission was accepting candidate suggestions for next year's work program. He noted they would finish their current work program at the end of June and would begin a new one in July. Regarding the Regional Commission's work program, Mr. Lawrence advised that this year the Commission was doing a transportation study evaluation which would be tied in with the Corridor Study and a Way-finding Study, Mr. Obenchain asked if the Town could do anything to stop the "phone book litter problem". The Town Manager replied that he would look into the matter. As there was no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. WORK SESSION Mr. Lawrence requested that the work session item listed first would be the last item so that Council would have plenty of time to discuss the financial update. Police Department Requests Chief Cooley asked for Council's consideration on a request to transfer ATF funds (asset seizure money) to purchase four mobile data terminals-, four vehicles and to upgrade the Patrol Office. He also asked for authorization to spend $80,000 from the Wireless 911 grant funds to upgrade the Communications Center. He noted that the ATF funds could only be spent on crime prevention and related items. He also noted that no C.I.P. funds would be used for the four projects listed. The Police Chief advised that his top priority was the purchase of four mobile data terminals at a cost of $12,834. His second priority purchase with the ATF funds would be two new vehicles to replace the highest mileage patrol vehicle and the highest mileage detective vehicle. He pointed out that the purchase of the mobile data terminals and the vehicles would take most of the ATF money, He went on to say that he would be short by about $9,000 for the patrol office update as it will cost about $20,000 to complete the work for that project. This would be completed after the fund has built up again. Mr. Lawrence reiterated that staff is asking Council to move forward on the purchase of the four mobile date terminals and the two vehicles from the ATF. Chief Cooley added that he would come back to Council when they have they enough ATF funds for the patrol office update, The Chief went on to say that staff had prioritized, not what they wanted, but what they needed that would best benefit the Town. Chief Cooley advised that the last project to be discussed was the Communications Center upgrade which would not go forward until they are able to deal with mold issues in that area. It was noted that this project would be paid for with Wireless 911 grant funds. Mark Vaught touched on the dynamics of the Communications Center now and where they wanted it to be, Mr, Lawrence advised that the Police Chiefs requests that are listed above would be on their February 17 1h meeting agenda as consent agenda items. Second Quarter Financial Update The Finance Director/Treasurer gave a presentation on the Town's second quarter financial status representing the Town's revenues as of December 31, 2008. He noted that at the end of the first half of the fiscal year, the Town had collected only 33,42 % of year-to-date revenues for this period. He reviewed various revenues, when they are billed and when they are expected to come in, Mr. Thompson reported that expected sales tax revenue was below projections as well as War Memorial income, OTB income and investment income. During his report, Mr. Thompson reported that expenditures were also down to about 45%. He reviewed some of the major expenditures that had been made during the first half of the fiscal year. He advised that he had asked Department Heads to cut their budgets by 10% which would equate to approximately $218,000. Mr. Thompson noted that he is still trying to work with departments to get the requested amount. Mr. Thompson reviewed sales tax collections for 2005 through 2008. Regarding a $200,000 shortfall for the current fiscal year, Mr. Lawrence stated that along with the 10% department budget reductions, there were several projects that can be delayed and salaries which will not have to be expended this fiscal year, that will help to bridge the gap. Mr. Thompson reviewed his other revenue projections for the year. In a discussion on the possibility that 599 funding may come to an end, Mayor Grose asked if it would help if the Town sent out a letter to Vinton's legislative representatives requesting that the funding remain in tact and Mr. Lawrence replied that a letter could be sent out the next day. Mr. Obenchain inquired as to whether doing away with vehicle decals would hurt personal property tax collections this year. Mr. Thompson replied that he had though DMV Stops would cut down on delinquencies but, instead, they had increased. He then discussed problems he has had with junked vehicles and antique vehicles. Mr. Thompson stated that owners of junked vehicles are paying the tax on them but are choosing not to pay the VLF fee, Because of this, he advised he would like to change the ordinance so that the owners of junked vehicles would not be charged this $20.00 fee. Mr. Obenchain questioned whether this would make the junked vehicle problem worse. Ms. Fidler advised that as far as antique vehicles are concerned, the Antique Car Owners Association will help with finding out if the cars are truly antiques or whether they are used on a daily basis. Mr. Lawrence stated that one of the things staff needs to evaluate is how to incorporate some type of collection agency that can be used as a tool for collecting large accounts so that a staff person does not have to spend time on it. Mr. Thompson reviewed debt service costs and advised that currently, the Town has over $400,000 in debt payments per year from the General Fund and about the same amount in the Utility Fund, He added that approximately 86% of the Town's tax revenue is used to pay off debt. He also pointed out that the legislation allowing the Town to receive 11.777% sales tax from the County instead of getting just 1% as most towns do, enables the Town to survive on a $.03 real estate tax rate. Mr. Thompson reported that the Town's per capita bond debt is $1,060 for 2008. During the discussion, it was reported that the Town's unreserved fund balance was being eroded due to two factors: 1 From 2005 until 2009, the Town has continually increased the budget from $300,000 a year to $500,000 but kept the same amount in the unreserved fund 2. A large portion of revenue is not due to come in until the third and fourth quarter, Mr. Lawrence explained that as a result, it has been necessary to use some of the unreserved funds to pay bills. When revenues come in during March, April and May, there will be more revenue than expenses. It was noted that some of this revenue would ideally be shifted into the unreserved funds. Following Mr. Thompson's report, Mr. Lawrence advised he would be presenting Council a report on the proposed cuts made by Department Heads to bridge the $250,000 to $300,000 gap in the current budget at the February 17t' Council meeting. He went on to say the cuts would impact the budget and impact the way things are done, but would not change the level of service to the citizens. He added that next year's budget would reflect approximately $500,000 less than the current budget. The Town Manager advised Council that he had appointed an Employee Budget Advisory Committee that will meet several times in the next month to try to find ways to carry on the Town's business in a more cost effective way. He reviewed budget priorities and stated that he wanted to evaluate current revenue sources and look at new ones. He went on to say that he will continue to investigate business process efficiencies and to see if the Town can improve the way it does business. He pointed out that economic development is a very large revenue source and that the Town needs to look at economic development investments to see where it can improve those revenue sources. The Town Manager reported that the proposed budget cuts recommended by Department Heads would be reported to Council at their February 17th meeting so they will have a chance to review them before a budget amendment resolution is presented in March, Also noted, is that controlling personnel expenses is critical to maintaining and balancing the Town's budget, Mr. Nance asked about the possibility of the 10% budget reductions without staff reductions. Mr. Lawrence stated that they were already at almost 10% reductions but he wanted to reduce it even more so there would be some buffer to make choices on what is cut. Mr. Lawrence advised that he would be working with Mr. Nance and Mr. Obenchain on the preamble and vision Council worked on at the retreat. He hoped to have a draft ready in a couple of weeks. It was decided that the Roanoke County Facilities Tour would take place on February 20'h at 8:00 a.m, After further discussion on ways to cut costs, the work session adjourned at 9:26 p.m. APPROVED: Bradley E. Grose, Mayor ATTEST: Darleen R. Bailey, Town Clerk RESOLUTION 1813 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2009 AT 7:00 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF '['HE VINTON `MUNICIPAL BUIIA)ING, 311 SOUTH POLLARD STREET, VINTON, VIRGINIA WHEREAS, the Town of Vinton Police Department strives to keep all essential equipment in peak operating condition, and NN- 11-IEREAS, the current condition of'several older police vehicles that are near the end of their life cycle. 4 Mobile Data"Terminals, and WHERE'^ the Police Department intends to purchase 2 Patrol vehicles to replace 2 older Patrol vehicles, a grant match for 4 Mobile Data Terminals, and NNI 11 E R E'AS, the Police department requests the amount of $73,834.50 to be Funded from the General Revenue Fund ATE federal asset SCiZUrcs account, and NOW THEREFORE, 13E IT RESOLVED, that tbe 'l'oxvn Council of the Town of Vinton does hereby grant to the General Fund TO: General Fund (200) 200-3101-731 ATF Special Projects $73,834.50 The source of funds for the foregoing appropriation is from the ATE Forfeiture Fund in the General FUnd'S Undesignated fund balance in the 1MOLInt of$85,018.42 FROM: Revenue Account: 200.2404.021 ATF Forfeiture Fund S73,834.50 TOTAL $73,834.50 This lZesolution adopted on motion made by seconded With the following votes recorded: AYES: NAYS: APPROVED: Bradley E. Grose, Mayor ATIT'ST: Darken R. Bailey, Town Clerk Vinton Police Department 311 SOUTH POLLARD STREET VINTON, VIRGINIA 24179 HERBERT G.COOLEY z CHIEF OF POLICE PHONE 1540) 983-0617 FAX f540) 983-0624 A State Accredited Agency February 13, 2009 To: Chris W. Harris, Police Officer From: Herbert G. Cooley, Chief of Police Re: Officer of the Month Congratulations! You have been nominated and selected as Officer of the Month for the month of January 2009. You were nominated for your "hard work in traffic safety and DUI enforcement, having made numerous DUI arrests during the month". On one occasion your keen sense of observation led you to run the license plate number on a suspicious vehicle. After checking the vehicle you arrested the driver for DUl and learned that he was also wanted on a felony warrant in Roanoke City. You further determined that the plates on the suspect vehicle had been taken from a stolen rental vehicle, which you were able to recover in the City. You continue to grow as a Police Officer and are certainly deserving of this recognition. Keep up the good work. loy&t� lb- Herbert G. Cooley Chief of Police CC: Chris Lawrence, Town Manager Beth Austin, HR Director Darleen Bailey, Town Clerk,---' Mayor and Council Department Routing -- - , -- Vinton Volunteer Fire Department P.O. BOX 426 • VINTON, VA. 24179 - alai x7c#,ous� FEBRUARY 4,2009 MS.Darleen Bailey Clerk Of Town Council P.O.Box 338 Vinton,Va.24179 Dear Ms,Bailey In accordance with the By-Laws of the Vinton Fire Department,Article 11,Section 1,1 am providing you with a list of officers and members of the Vinton Fire Department effective March 1,2009 Line Officers: Chief B.L.Powell Assistant Chief G.D.Heptinstall Deputy Chief R.E.Oakes First Captain G.P. STONE Second Captain T.R.FISHER First Lieutenant J.R.CARDEN Second Lieutenant C.A.SHEETS Business Officers: President W.L. English Vice President W.G.ROGERS Secretary J.A.CAMPBELL Treasurer M.E.THOMAS Members: JOSEPH BROOKS BENJAMIN CAMPBELL JOSHUA FISHER TIM GONZALEZ PERRY FISHER TIM MACK HARRY OFFENBACKER DAN ROGERS JONATHAN RUCKER KEN TAYLOR DONALD THOMAS BRENT TOWNLEY KEITH BALL JOE BRAWSHAW III GARY SHEEHAN We look forward to faithfully serving the citizens of the Town Of Vinton during the coming year. Best Regards,Or p; J.A.CAMPBELL Secretary TONN'NOFNIINTON, APPENDIX B, ZONING* DIVISION 7. SIGN REIGULATIONS Sec. i-41. Purpose, applicability and definitions. (a) PIWI)OSe. 'file purpose of this division is to provide comprehensive sign regulations, which will promote and carry out the following, objectives of the town: (1) To regulate the type. placement, and size ol'signs and other graphic devices within the town; (2) To ensure equity in the distribution of the privilege of using, the public environment to Communicate private information; (3)) To emphasize assets of community appearance and high environmental 1 ii-onmental duality III promoting business, industry and economic development, (4) To promote the public health, safety, and welt'are of the public by prohibiting improperly designed or located signs which could distract, confuse. Mislead, obstruct vision or create traffic hazards or other hazards to the C01111111.11lity; and (5) To protect property ValLies by 1111provillo the quality of the environment. (6) To promote the economic ,rowth of the town by creating a community Image that is conducive to attracting new business and industrial development; (7) To permit reasonable legibility and effectiveness of signs and to prevent their over concentration, improper placement and excessive height, bulk, density. and area; (8) To provide for the reasonable advertising of business and civic prodtlets and services, with recognition of the effects of'signaoc on the character of the COMMUnitv. (b) A1)1)1icubi1i1Y% The regulations contained in this division shall be applicable to signs in all districts. No sign shall be erected, constructed, installed or attached except in corif'ormity with all of the provisions set forth in this division tor the particular sign in the district in which it is located. (c) De nitions, Definitions of'a sign, the various types of signs and the method of measuring the area of SI L)'11s, (1) A presentation of letters. 1IL)IIIbeY-';. figures, pictures. emblerils, insignia, lines ofcolot's. or any combination thereof which call be viewed F11-0111 a public right-ot�way, private road or Mother property. and which is displayed for the purpose of information, direction or identi I ication or to advertise or promote La bt-ISIMSS. service. aCtiVity, interest or PrOCILICL, ()I-any otherwise ImNALil noncommercial message that does not attract attention to I business operated tot, profit or to a comniodit�, or scr\,icc off'cred R)r sale. Page 1 -- 2/1')/09 (2) Sign, (inimcnect. Any sign having a conspicuous and intermittent variation in illumination. message Or physical Position of any or all of its parts, A time and/or temperature display which changes its messages not more than once every five seconds or any permitted flag or banner which is entirely dependent upon wind For movement shall not be considered an animated sign. (3) Sign, banner. A temporary sign w-iist-rtmed-ofappl led to cloth, paper, flexible plastic, nylon, canvas or similar material, Nvhic-1+4s-secqff�&�, aaehed-t"- 4ief-paFt-of-a-btfi4d4t and generally intended to be displayed on a temporary basis. No banner Sign may be converted to a permanent sign. (4) Sign, billhocircl A sign used as an outdoor display For the purpose of advertising or promoting a business, service, activity or product which is not located, offered for sale or otherwise related to use of the premises on which such sign is situated, A "billboard sign" may also be referred to as an "off-premises sign." (5) Sign, elecit-onic inessage bow-cl. A sign which is electronically controlled and which displays event and/or related advertising information for a business which is located oil the same premises as the sign, on -,\'Ilicll the intensity of illumination is maintained at a constant level, and on which the message screen may not change more frequently than every five seconds. The message may Scroll no more than 10 words in a sequence, and must remain static for a Illillillwill of five seconds before changing. The message shall not flash. (6) Sis,17,.fi-eestcnufing. Any affixed sign which is a Monument sign or which is supported by Upright poles, posts or braces at least three inches in diameter, or fivc inches if measured diagonally. A freestanding sign shall be considered a structure within the meaning of this appendix, 1 :7 _ (71) Sign,fiiel pionj) uccessor.,V, A sign attached to a gasoline pump or to the island in which the toasoline pump is located, which identifies acceptable methods of'payment or other important information related to the use the pumps and salcoll'fuel. These signs may not contain any advertising matter for the gas station or its products. (8) Sigm,fare/puml)top�pet-, A sign located on the top of gasoline pumps, which may display the price per gallon of gasoline or advertisements for products sold on the premises. (9) Sign, historic site. A sign erected and maintained by a public agency, or non-profit historical society, that Identifies the location of. and provides information about, a historic place Or event. A MaNuIlUrn ol'20 square feet in area shall be allowed per sign and shall be permitted in all districts and not more than one site sign shall be permitted on a lot, subject to approval by the zoning administrator. (10) Sign, moiwble inei-ch(indise. A sign which is not attached to a building or anchored within I the ground and is capable of being moved easily from one location to another on its own chassis or by other means, which bears advertising matter for products which are sold on the premises. No movable merchandise sign may be converted to a permanent sign unless a new zoning permit is issued pursuant to Section 5-56 of this appendix. Page 2 -- 2/1 3)/09 (11) Sign, noncoi?forming, A sign which was lawfully existing at the effective date ot'this appendix or subsequent amendment thereto, and which does not conform with the area, height, location, placement, type, number, lighting or other regulation pertaining to signs set forth in this appendix or Fin amendment thereto. (12) Si,,,n. qlt-17t-emiscs. Any sign which directs attention to a message, or business, commodity. activity, service or product not conducted, sold., or offered upon the premises where the sign is located. These signs may also be known as location signs, billboards, outdoor advcrtisino signs. or general advertIS1114) siens. (4-3) Sign, permanent, A sign that is intended to be permanently in place for the duration-444iffle-thal 11 flie--prernises. ol'the permit LISC, Fxaniplcs of permanent signs may include, but are not limited to wall signs. pro' signs, freestanding or InOnLII11Cnt signs. awning and canopy signs. Jeciing sig Z__ I r-1 permanent window or door signs. and on-site directional signs. (14) Sign, poi-table. A sign consisting ot'a fixed message or a changeable message panel,. and I which sign is not attached to 'a building or anchored within the ground and is capable ot'being moved easily from one location to another on its own chassis or by other means. Portable signs may not be illuminated or include audio, equipment. No portable sign may be converted to a permanent sign, (15) Sign, lwoieclinv. A sitn which is attached to and projects from a wall ol'a building so that ­ _4 the face oftlic sign is perpendicular or nearly perpendicular to the face of'Balch Wall. (16) Sitf17, Inthlic sei-rice. A Sign advertisinI, a fair, carnival, festival, or similar event \Oicn condLICted by or for the benefit of ariv civic, religious. educational, or charitable CaLISC., IM-OVIded that the sign shall be displayed no longer than twenty-one (21) days per calendar year. (17) Sign, ccun])Cfign or election or-&A,ie ot-public A sign annOLInCing or advertising a political campaign, candidacy for public office, a matter to be Voted on at public election, or similar activity of' a temporary nalure. (18) Sign, ivoll. A sign which is painted on or attached flat against a wall, on the outside ol'a window or other Vertical or nearly vertical surface ofa building, and which extends no more than 15 inches from the building, and the message portion of'which is parallel or nearly parallel to the surface to which the sign is attached, (19) Si Il' 11417(low aw/(Iool% A sign that is applied or attached directly to the interior or (-,,xicrior ol'a window or door, or that Is susperided fi-on-I or located within one (I) foot of a window or door. so than it is Visible from any street., sidewalk. or public or private outdoor common ,,pace. This term shall not include nierchandiSC located in a window. The window sign area shall be the loull area ol'the inlaOna-ry NCLI1121CS COIltiOLIOLIS 10 and SUITOUndiMl each word. picture. logo, logotype. symbol. handing. or graphic. Page 3) --2/1 3)/09 (20) Sign area, The area ofthe smallest individual rectangle, triangle or circle or combination of not more than two contiguous rectangles. triangles or circles which will encompass all elements of the si"ll which Form all integral part of the display, including background, borders L_ L, lt� and StRICIL[ral trim. The area of a double-faced sign shall be construed to be the area ofthe largest single face ofthe sign, provided that tile two fiaces are back-to-back or the interior angle formed by them does not exceed 30 degrees. A pole, post or similar structural support for a freestanding sign,, inclLidini, pole covers, shall be considered as part ofthe sign area it'such pole, post. structural support or pole cover exceeds three fect in width or contains an integral part of the sign display. (21) .Sign sti-now-e. Any portion of sign, including the area devoted to message or display, and all poles, posts, supports, uprights, bracing. framework, border, background and structural trine.(Ord, No. 754. 8-2 1-01 Sec. 5-42. Exempted signs, displays and devices. The f'ollowing si-ns, displays and devices shall be exempted from the regulations contained in this division: (it) Signs not exceeding one square foot in area and hearing only property numbers, post box [lumbers or names ofoccLipant ot'premises; (b) Flaps and insignia of governmental unit except when displayed in connection with commercial promotions, and decorative flaos or banners containing no advertising, commercial logo or message and not displayed as part of commercial promotion or in connection with any presentation otherwise considered a sign; (c) Legal notices; identification, informational or directional signs erected or required by governing, bodies; (d) Integral decorative or architectural i'eatures ofa building., except for letters, trademarks, lo-os or Moving Paris or moving lights: eivic, ns-or- in A—- Calen4afleiff and Public 1 service sluns that do not to exceed 20 .)- 2 square feet in area. (t) -Memorial signs and historical markers pertaining to the site oil which they are located, lvhcn erected and maintained by a public agency or not-for-prolit organization, (g) Sims not exceeding four square feet in area providing directions to a public use. Cl , provided Such signs contain 110 advertising matter and are erected and maintained by a public agency or not-lor- profit organization, (h) Signs placed by a public utility'showing the location of underground facilities; Page 4 -- 2/13/09 (i) Mon-illuminated signs, not more than lOUr square feet in area, displayed on private property for the direction or convenience of the public and containing no g g.advertising matter including suns that - _ identit'v rest rooms, location orpublic telephones, freight entrances, no trespassing and similar signs; Political campaign or election signs located outside of public right-of-way, provided such signs are not erected for more than 120 days, each sign is not to exceed 32 square feet, and are removed within 14 days after the campaign or election to which they pertain; (k) Sions on the inside of establishl ents. except those specified in sections 5-412(d). (0, and (g). Signs, loc,ited closer than twelve (112) inches From any- Nvinclow or door, whose main purpose is to draw attention to a IziessG ge, or business, commodity. activity. service or product conducted., sold. or offered upon the premises. shall not be exempted, 1) Signs displayed on major holidays-. (in)Street address sips, not exceeding four square feet in area'. (n) Clocks that display time and temperature through the use of mechanical means or the controlled display of lights, provided these devices do not display any other message and do not change more than every five seconds; (o) Signs displayed on a truck, bus, Or Other vehicle while in use in the normal conduct of'business. This section shall not be interpreted to permit the parking for display purposes a vehicle to which a sign is attached or the use of such a vehicle as a portable sign, (p) All signs placed within public right-of-way, including the V440-T Virginia Department of Transportation's Integrated Directional Signage Program, shall fall under the authority of the To\vn Manager or his authorized went, Z:7 - (Ord. No. 754, 8-21-01) Sec. 5-43. General provisions. Svc. 5-43.1. Signs in all districts. (a) All signs shall conform to applicable provisions of the International Building, Code (IBC) and all amendments thereto. (b) Pennants, sandwich-board type signs and balloons or other air or gas-filled devices shall be permitted only for promotion ol'a new business .vithin the RB, CB, G13, M-1, or M-2 districts, and shall be removed within 14 days after the opening of'such business. (c) NO sign shall be permitted to be nailed or otherwise affixed to any existing sign structure unless it is to become an integral part Of Such existing sign structure. (d) No sign shall be located, arranged or designed so that it interferes with traffic by any of the Page 5 -- 2/1 3)/09 following means: glare; blocking of reasonable sight lines for streets, sidewalks or driveways, confusion with a traffic control device by reason of its color, location, shape, or other characteristic; or any other means, If sign is to be placed on a corner lot, it shall be located outside of the visibility triangle, as described in Article V, Section 5-11, Visibility at intersections, of this appendix. (c) LNccpt as specifically permitted in the CB district, no portion of any' sign or its supporting structure shall extend beyond the property lines of the lot on which it is located or extend into or project over the right-of-way of a public street or alley. Z_ I (t) No wall sign or other sign shall be attached to or obstruct any window, door, stairway or other openin() intended for ingress or egress or tor needed ventilation and light. sign sly&443�E laced on the in de-or­eutsi&-ofi and-the-c-ounier afea -ide of windows and doors-ollan above. shall,not cover more than sixty­pet�c­ent 1:0 4J,ndow-or-door- of"he glass area. No pi shall be placed on the- de A — "I 411,e-out-side- No person except a public officer or employee in performance of a public duty shall paste, paint, print, tilclil, tack, erect, place or fasten any sign, pennant, banner or notice of any kind within, facing or visible to any 7 public street or public open space, except as provided for in this appendix. 'h) Within the CB. G13, M-1, and M-2 districts, and at shopping centers. the zoning administrator may issue permits for movable A-frame or "sandwich board" signs to be placed on private property unless permitted on the town sidewalks or right-of-way in locations approved by the zoning administrator. Such signs shall not project over any portion of street nor shall they obstruct the sidewalk to less than four feet in width. Within the GB, M-I and M-2 districts; such signs shall not be greater than six I'ecl in height or two and one-half feet in width. NVithin the CB district, such signs shall not be greater than four feet '111 height or two and one-half feet in width. All such signs shall be ot'durable construction, and whcn displayed shall be anchored in a manner approved by the zoning administrator. SLICII sions shall only be displayed during business hours. Within the C13, GB, M-I and M-2 districts, one sandwich board sign is permitted for each business and for shopping centers are not to exceed a total of]2 sandwich board signs. Zn (i) I"or gasoline service stations, self-service gasoline stations or convenience stores located within the C13 district, G13 district, N4-1 and M-2 districts, and at shopping centers, the zoning administrator may issue a permit for the I'6110"'Ing signs: (I Movable nierch(inclise sign. Such sign shall not project over an), portion of a street not-shall it obstruct the sidewalk to less than four feet in width. Such sign shall not be greater than six feet in height or two and one-half feet in width.. shall be of durable construction, and shall be anchored in a manner approved by the zoning administrator. Within the C13, GB, M-I and M-2 districts, Page 6 -- 2/1 3)/09 one movable merchandise sign is permitted for each gasoline station or convenience store. I"or gasoline stations located within shopping centers, the movable merchandise sign shall be Counted towards the total of 12 sandwich board signs which are allowed for the shopping center. Such signs shall not be required to be taken in after business hours. (2) Fuel Inimp(iccessoi-.y sign. Not more than two such signs shall be permitted to be displayed per Z�l each ,asoline island, with the inaxIMUM of one sign being displayed on the end of each gasoline island that is visible from the public right-of-way. Each sign shall not exceed six square feet in area. Each sign shall count towards the maximum number ot'signs allowable in each district. (3) I,-'itelpitiiil) tol)l?ei-sigii, One such sign, not exceeding two square fectinarea, shall be permitted for each gasoline pump station, Sign shall be permanently anchored to the top of the gasoline pump in a manner approved by the zoning administrator. Such sign shall not be Counted towards the maxilln.1111 number of signs allowable in each district., provided that the sign is not visible from the public right-of-way. A zoning permit shall be required for each sign or for any changes or additions to existing signs. (Ord. No. 754, 8-21-01) See. 5-43.2. Prohibited signs. (a) Any sign that due to its size., location, color, or illumination obscures a sign displayed by a public a0c11CV for the purpose ot'giving traffic I or safety instructions or directions, (b) Any sign, except an official public notice, which is nailed, tacked, posted, or in any other manner attached to any utility pole, or structure supporting xvire, cable, or pipe; or to public property ofan\ description. (c) Any sign located Within a public right-ollway, except for signs displayed by a duty COr1StAUted governmental authority, or those signs for which written authorization has been obtained frorn the Town Manager or his autliorized agent. (d) Flashing or revolving lights, g lits, or beacons intended to direct attention to a location, building or service, or WIN, similar device otherwise displayed that imitates by its design or use, emergency service vehicles or equipment. (e) Any sign that simulates an official traffic sign or signal, and which contains the words "STOP," l,(, "SLONV," "CAUTION," "DANGER," "WARNING," or similar words. (1) Animated signs shall not be permitted in any district, (g) Any sign or portion thereof that rotates, or otherwise moves through the use of electrical or wind power. with the exception of the 66110«"ing: (I) The chamdrig, of messages on electronic message boards-, lla(,),c 7 -- 2113/09 (2) Rotating barber poles not exceeding six (6) feet in height and one (1) foot in width. (11) Signs advertising activities or products that are illegal under federal, state, or town law. (i) Qfflsite preinises directional and adverti.vement signs. Signs directing and guiding traffic 10 a bLISHICSS which is not located on the property on which the sign is located, except for those directional signs which are permitted under Section 5-42 (g) of this appendix, or those signs for which Nvri(tcrl authorization has been obtained from the Town Manager(,)I- his authorized agent, (Ord. No. 754, 8-21-01) Sec. 55-43.3. Illuminated signs. (,I) Signs may be illuminated either through the use of backlighting or direct lighting provided the following standards are met: (1) Information on any illumination proposed as part of a sign must be provided by the applicant on the sign permit application. (2) No lioht frorn any illuminated sign shall cause direct glare into or upon any building other than the building to which the sign is related. (3) No light from any Illuminated sign shall cause direct glare on to any adjoining piece of property or any adjoining right-of-Nva\' (4) Arrows or other directional indicators on a sign may not be illuminated. (b) Any sign containing electrical components shall conform to current UL, E"IT, CSC, or ULC standards and displal a label from one of these recognized testing labs, or as an alternative, shall be designed and constructed to standards that would allow one of the above referenced labels to be affixed and thereafter inspected to insure compliance with these standards. (Ord, No. 754. 8-21-01; Ord, No. 789, 8-19-03) See. .5-43.4. Damaged or neglected signs. (a) The zoning administrator shall have the authority to order the removal, without compensation, of any sign Or Sign SIR)CtUrC that due to neglect or damage poses a clear danger to the health, safety, and welfare of the public. (b) -file town may collect the cost ol'such removal, obliteration or abatement from the person erecting, LISiffil, operating. posting or displaying such signs. (Ord. No, 754. 8-21-01 Sec. 5-43.5% Historic Signs. (,I) Intent. Identify the architectural, cultural, and historic significance to the town and encourage their preservation, enhancement, and maintenance. Page 8 -- 2/1 3)/09 (b) Designation. A sign may be designated historically significant if it was installed prior to January 1, 1960, and incels at least three or more of the following criteria: (1) The sign exemplifies, symbolizes, or manifests elements of the cultural, social, economic, political or historic heritage of the town; (2) The sign identifies with a person or persons or groups who significantly contributed to the histoi-v and development of the town, regional, state or national culture and history; (3) The sign exemplifies one of the best remaining architectural type In a community.. or contains outstanding or exemplary elements of attention to architectural design, detail,materials, or craftsmanship of particular historic period. (4) The sign is in a unique location or singular physical characteristic(s)represents an established and z:1 familiar visual feature of the neighborhood, community or the town*. (5) The sign has been in existence for more than forty(40) years and it possesses integrity of location. dcslc,)i, setting, materials, workmanship, Iceling and association, (6) The sign has been continually displayed for more than forty(40)years, with the exception of routine maintenance, repair or restoration; (c) Designation of historic sipi(s) shalt be subject to approval by the zoning administrator. (d) A zoning permit will be required for a historic sign and any historic sign displayed shall comply Nvith all applicable provisions of the IBC and all amendments thereto. (e) A historic sign shall be restored to its original condition. (1) A historic sign shall only be allowed in the following zoning districts: CB, GB, RB,. M-1, and M-2 and shall be exempted from being included in the maximum permitted sign area and the maximum number of'sTt-is allowed in the designated districts. (0r(L Nlo 25, 10-4-05) Sec. :+-43.6. Obsolete Signs. (a) Signs which have been abandoned or have become obsolete due to closing of a business, change in the nature of the business establishment, or for any other reason rendering the sign non-applicable to the Property upon which it is displayed, shall be painted out of'otherwise removed by the owner of' the building or premises LIP011 which it is situated within 30 days from the date of the action that caused the sign to be abandoned or obsolete. (b) Upon failure to comply within the time specified, the zoning administrator is hereby authorized to order PaII111110 Out or removal of'such sign within 30 days of'wvrittcn notification, and any incidental expenses thereto shall be paid by the o,.vncr of the building, structure or lot on which such sign is located. Page 9 -- 2/13/09 Sec. 5-44. Portable signs. Portable signs shall be permitted in designated districts subject to the following limitations. �7 (a) Purj)ose,A portable sign shall be used only for the purpose of identifying or directing attention to sign business, pl-OCIUCt, commodity or service conducted, sold or offered oil the same lot where it its located. (b) Size, location rind lighiing. Portable signs shall not exceed 3)2 square feet in area. No portable sign shall be located within five feet ofany street right-of-way. other property line or any driveway. No portable sign shall be Illuminated. (c) Alitinber q1'signs. Not more than one portable sign shall be permitted on a lot, except additional portable signs shall be permitted within a shopping center when spaced not less than 200 feet apart and when not more than one such sign is erected for a partiCUlar business, Z-- (d) Ditratioi7 undfi-equenev. No portable sign shall remain oil a lot for a period exceeding 2-0 21 days at a time, not- shall portable signs be placed on a lot inure frequently than six times in a calendar year. (c) Perinits required, A zoning permit shall be required for each portable sign. (Orci. No. 754, 8-21-0 1) See. 5-45. Banner signs. llzmner si�,ns shall be permitted as temporary signs in designated districts subject to the folloNving linlitations, (a) Plt'Tose, A banner sign shall be used only Ior the purpose of identifying or directing attention to the business, product, commodity or service conducted, sold or offered on the same lot where such siun is located. (b) Arw crud ntwibei-, (1) The total area of all banner signs located on a lot at a time shall not exceed: Linear feet of Maximum square building frontagesign on feet of banner si the lot area 0--75 34 76-125 60 126 or greater 100 (2) AI(tvinmin niwilwi�ofbanner si,orns. Not more than one (1) banner sion shall be permitted oil a lot, except that: Page 10 -- 2/1 3)/09 a. On a building having frontage on more than one street., the maximum permitted area of banner signs shall apply to each Frontage, provided that banner signs shall not be attached to more than two building frontages at a given time, nor shall more than one banner sign ZI t� sign attached to any building frontage. In no case shall a banner sign exceed 100 square t'cet of'sign area, b. Where more than one main building is located on a lot, or where more than one business occupies a building. no more than two banner signs rnay be displayed at one time, per Z: 100 linear t-ect of lot tromatL-e. In no case shall more than one banner sign he displayed Z7 1 1,61- each business. For lots with a combined width ot'33 feet or less along, their principal street t rontaoc. the combined surface area of banner signs for the lot shall not exceed t" I 30 Square feet, (c) Duration andfivquency. (1) No banner sign shall be displayed for a period exceeding -20 21 days, nor shall banner signs be displayed on a lot more frequently than six times in a calendar year. (2) Where more than one business is located on a lot, no banner sign shall be displayed on each business more frequently than six times per year, nor shall any banner sign be displayed for a period exceeding 220 21 days. (d) Attachinent, Banner signs shall be securely tastened in a manner to eliminate excessive movement and billowin,, and shall be capable ofxvithstanding such minimum wind pressure as determined by the zoning administrator. A banner sign shall be removed irnmediatel\ if it is not Securely fastene or becomes torn or damaged, as determined by the zoning administrator. Banner signs shall be erected a minimum of'sevcn feet above grade, except \vlicre mounted flush against the face of a building Zi^I (c) Perinits requirect A zoning permit shall be required for each banner sign. (Ord. No. 754, 8-21-01) See. 5-46. Sions pee-mitted in all districts. n The f'ollowim, signs shall be permitted in all districts, and the area of'such signs shall not be included in calculating the maximurn permitted area of signs on any lot. (a) Teinporai-y sale or lease signs. One or mare temporary signs not exceeding an aggregate area of six square fect pertaining to the sale, rental or lease of the premises on which they are located shall be permitted in the residential zoning districts, provided such signs shall not be illuminated, One or Z:� more temporary signs not exceeding an aggregate area of 18 square feet pertaining to the sale, rental or lease of the premises on which they are located shall be permitted in commercial or industrial zoning districts. Any such sign shall be located at least five feet from any public right-of-way and shall he removed within 14 days after the property has been sold, rented or leased. Zoning permits Page 11 -- 2/1 3 V09 for sLicli signs shall not be required. (b) Teniporciry construction signs. Not more than three temporary signs not exceeding an aggregate area of*96 square I'm identifying the use to be made ot'a building tinder construction on the property or identifying a contractor, architect, lending institution or other part), involved with such construction shall be permitted, provided such signs shall not be illuminated and shall be removed upon completion or abandonment ot'construction, Any Such sign shall be located at least five feet front any public-right-way. Zoning permits for such signs shall not be required. l � — (c) On-s.itepremive.y threctional signs. Signs directing and guiding traffic on private property, and bearing no advertising matter, when such signs do not exceed ciolit square feet in area. It' frcestandim,), such signs shall not exceed Four feet in height or be located within three feet of street line or other property line. Zoning permits shall be required for Such signs only if'they are freestanding, contain advertising matter and visible from adjacent properties or streets. (d) identifjing pliblic iises. The following signs shall be permitted for any public owned property to identify schools, parks.. playgrounds. community centers and other public uses, subject to approval by the zonint, administrator, (1) Identification signs not exceeding in the aggregate 32 square feet in area. Such signs shall be attached flat against a main building or inay include one freestanding, (2) Not more than two bulletin or notice boards with an aggregate area not exceeding 32 square feet'. (3) Not more than two temporary signs. or banner signs in connection with special events taking C� t� place on the premises, provided such signs shall not exceed Gin aggregate area of 32 square feet or remain on display for more than the duration of the event, plus one week prior to the event, (4) A pole, post or similar structural Support for a freestanding sign, including pole covers, with presentation of letters, numbers.. figures, Pictures, emblems, insignia, lines or colors, or any combination thereof, and which is displayed for the Purpose of information, direction or identification or to advertise or promote activity, interest or product, or any lawful noncommercial message, should not be considered as part of"the sign area. (Ord. No. 754, 8-2 1-01) Sec. 5-47. Sign regulations in residential districts. ?i In addition to the regulations generally applicable to signs in all districts, the signs shall be permitted and the I'Alowing regulations shall apply in the R-1-D. g)UI, I R-1, R-2 and R-3 residential districts. (a) Went�fieation sign, One identification sign not exceeding t-,,\,o square fleet in area containing only the name of'the premises and/or the occupant, or announcing a home occupation on the premises shall be permitted on each lot. (b) Temporary signs. In addition to permitted real estate and construction signs, one temporary civic or public event announcement sign not exceeding four square feet in area shall be permitted on a lot. Page 12 -- 2/1 3)/09 (c) Si"'/Is i(lenti ;ing re'siclenliul neighborhoocls. A maximum of '32 square feet in area identifying the ./j identifying name of a residential neighborhood shall be permitted at each principal entrance to the neighborhood. No residential neighborhood shall be allowed more than two signs, Identification signs may include freestanding signs, (d) Subdivision (Iei=elopinent signs. One subdivision development sign shall be permitted advertisino the sale, rental, lease. or trade of more than four lots or dwellings in the subdivision, provided such sign shall be located along a street Nvithin or at the entrance to the subdivision and shall not exceed 32 square feet in area. No such sign shall be displayed for longer than one year. (c) Si("ns 0enl tf�'ing 11017-profit oi-,gcinizcitions, The following signs shall be permitted for religious facilities and ariv nonprofit organizations: (1) Identification signs not exceeding in the aggregate 32 square feet in area, Such signs shall be zn Z� attached flat against a main building or may include one freestanding sign. (2) Not more than two bulletin or notice boards with an aggregate area not exceeding 32 square feet. (3) Not more than two temporary signs or banner signs in connection with special events taking place on the premises, provided such signs shall not exceed an aggregate area of 32 Square feet or remain on display for more than the duration of the event, plus one week prior to the event, (C) Si<,,ns i4lenli&ing certain uses, Signs not exceeding agg regate 20 square feet in area shall be permitted identifying a 1OW11110LIse development, multi-family use, nursing home, rooming or boarding house, tourist home or child or adult clay care center. Such signs shall be attached flat against a main building or may Include one freestanding sign. (g) Freestanding,signs. The following restrictions shall apply to all freestanding signs permitted by the, provisions ot'this section: (1) No freestanding sign shall exceed a height oreu)I-it feet. (2) No freestanding sign shall be located svitliin ten feet of any street line or other property line. (Ord. No. 754, 8-21-01) Sec. 5-48, Sign regulations in the R-B district. In addition to the regulations generally applicable to signs in all districts, the following signs shall be permitted and the following regulations shall apply in the It-B residential-business district. Z�- I (a) Signs pernfitI&I in resiclenlicdclistricls, Any sign permitted in residential districts as set forth in section 5-47 of this ordinance shall be permitted, In any case where the provisions of this section are less restrictive or permit a sign ot'greater area, height or dimension than permitted in a residential district, the provisions of this section shall govern. Page I') -- 2/13/09 (b) Hiall Yi­,->ns. Sl­ns may be painted on or attached flat against a wall of a main buildini), provided that such signs shall not extend more than six inches beyond the Surface of the building wall and shall not be attached to any,root'. The total area of all wall signs shall not exceed 32 square feet. (C) I'ViMIOW 017(1(1001-Si',,-1a.+-. Sips shall not exceed twenty-five (2-5) percent of the window or (tool-area to Nvh1ch they are applied or attached, frorn which they are Suspended, or through v%,hich they are displayed. No wirldww or door sign shall be placed on the inside Or Outside ofa windo\v or door Which will obstruct the View of the cashier and the counter area from the outside. (d) Freestall(fing signs. One freestanding sign shall be permitted on each lot, provided such sign shal I 1101 exceed 32 square feet in area or ten Sect in height. No freestanding sign shall be located within ten feet of any street line or other property line. (e) Prqjecling signs, One sign, attached to and projecting from the face of the main building shall be permitted for the main buildin- frontage. Signs, including poles or other support structures, shall not Z__ project greater than three feet from the face of the building, shall not be closer than two feet from any clearance y curb line, shall not exceed 12 square feet in area, and shall provide a inininnurn under c1cai of seven feet. Any such sign shall not extend above the height of the wall, to which it is attached. Signs that extend less than six inches fl-0111 the Surface of the building shall be considered wall signs. (1) Portable signs an(l bannei•signs. Portable signs and banner signs shall be permitted subject to regulations set forth in this division, (0) M(1,Yi1771HT1 171W7b(_'1-OfSiglis. Not more than four permanent signs shall be provided on a lot. t� (h) iWaxinnini 17)erniitted sign area, The aggregate area of all permanent signs located on a lot shall not exceed 76 SCILiare feet. (Ord. No. 7541, 8-21-01) See, 5-49. Sign regulations in G13 and NII-1 districts. L� In addition to the regulations generally applicable to signs in all districts, the following signs shall be permitted and the followwrino regulations shall apply in GB general business and M-1 limited industrial districts. (a) (ireet For lots with a combined width of33) feet or less along their principal street frontage, the combined surface area of all signs for the lot shall not exceed 50 square fect. For all other lots the aggregate area of all permanent signs located on a lot shall not exceed one and one- hall'square feet for each linear foot of lot frontage along the street, nor in any case 500 square feet, provided that: (1) In the case ofa lot having frontage on more than one street, permitted sign area shall apply along each street frontage; (2) In the case of a shopping center, the inaxiinurn area of signs attached to any portion ofa building devoted to a particular tenant shall not exceed one and one-half square feet for each linear foot of building frontage devoted to such tenant, nor in any case 500 square Feet. In addition thereto, Paoc 14 -- 2/1'V09 each shopping center shall be permitted freestanding signs subject to the restrictions set forth in paragraph [subsection] (t) of'this section. (b) Maxinnon number ol'signs, Not more than five permanent signs shall be provided on a lot except a shopping, center as defined in article X of this appendix. (1) In the case of lot having frontage on more than one street, and the main building, having IIILIIIIPIC tenants, not more than six permanent signs shall be allowed on the lot. In no such case shall more than four permanent signs be displayed on a single lot frontage. b. In no case shall an individual tenant be restricted to less than 32 square feet of'sign "Irea. (c) 1,F(t//sib ns. Signs may be painted on or attached flat against a wall ol'a main building, provided such signs shall not extend more than six inches beyond the surf-ace of the building wall and shall not be attached to any roof. The cna=l afea okill wall igns shall not exceed 32 afe4eet-, --Sq-u (d) M`iwlow antl(Ioorsians. Signs shall not exceed twenty-five (225) percent of the window or door area to which they are aplilied or attached. from N,01ich they are Suspended, Or thrOL112111 Which (110; are displayed, No window or door sion shall be placed on the inside or outside of a Nvindo\v or door Which WIII ObStRICt the %Icw of the cashier and the counter area from the outside. Y1. gns. One sign attached to and projecting froin the face of the main building shall be tl permitted for the main building frontage, provided that: frontage, (I) Signs, including poles or other Support structures,. shall not project greater than four Feet from the 4'face of the building, shall not be closer than two feet from any curb line, and shall not exceed 32 Square feet in area, (2) Projecting signs with less than 15 feet clearance above the sidewalk shall not extend into or zn occupy more than two-thirds the width ol'the sidewalk measured from the building. In no case kvill a projecting sign be allo\,,,ed to have an under clearance of less than seven feet, (3) Any Such sign shall not extend above the height of the wall to which it is attached; (4) Projecting signs that extend less than six inches From the surface ol-the building shall be considered wall suns. (1) .411)1,07g, aml canol )'signs, Lcttering, symbols and combinations thereof, constituting a sign, may be painted on or affixed to an awning or canopy attached to a main building, when Such sign does not extend beyond the extremities of the awning or canopy. (I) One awning, or canopy containing a sign shall be permitted to be attached to each building fronta-c, provided that no projecting sign shall be attached to the same building frontage: Page 15 2111 3109 (2) Not more than one sign shall be attached to each face of an awning or canopy and no such sign shall exceed 50 square 1ect-, (3) Awnings and canopies with less than 15 feet clearance above the sidewalk shall not extend into or occupy more than two-thirds the width of the sidewalk measured From the building. In no case will an awning or canopy be allowed to have an under clearance of less than seven feet; (4) St,111ChiO11S Or COIL111111S that support awnings and canopies shall be located not less than two t'ect in from the curb line'. (5) Any awning or canopy which is not securely fastened or becomes torn or darnaged as determined by the zonim,_, administrator. shall constitute a violation of this article and shall be removed or repaired upon written order by the zoning administrator. (g) Fi-eestamling signs, One freestanding sign shall be permitted along each street frontage of 100 feet or more in length, provided that: (1) No freestandim) sign shall exceed 100 square feet in area or 25 feet in height; (2) No freestanding sign shalt be located within 50 feet ofany lot in a residential district, or within live J'ect of any street right-of-way line, other property line or driveway intersecting a street, (3)) Where more than one freestanding sign is permitted on a lot as a result of the lot havinoZ-- multiple street frontages, the distance between freestanding signs on the same lot shall be not less than 100 feet, (4) In the case of a shopping center, one freestanding sign not exceeding 200 square feet in area or L- 35 feet in height shall be permitted when no other freestanding signs are located on the shopping center site or any adjacent out-parcel or pad site. (h) Pormble sigms tvml bcmnel-signs. Portable signs and banner signs shall be permitted subject to the regulaiions set forth In this division. (Ord, No, 754, 8-2 1-0 1) See. 5-50. Sion regulations in the CB district. In addition to the regulations generally applicable to signs in all districts, the following signs shall be I C, - permitted and the followim, regulations shall apply in the CB central business district. (a) lWaximum pet-lnille(l Sign ai-e(i, For lots with a combined width of")') feet or less along their principal street frontage. the combined surface area of all signs for the lot shall not exceed 50 square feet. For all other lots the aggregate area of all permanent signs located on a lot shall not exceed one and half square feet for each linear Im ol'building frontage along the street, nor in any case 50 square feet, provided that: (1) In the case of a building having frontage on more than one street, permitted sign area shall apply Page 16 -- 2/1")/09 along each street frontage-, (2) 'Alherc more than one main building is located on a lot, the aggregate area of all signs attached to Z__ each bUildin(l shall not exceed one and half square feet for each linear foot ol'building frontage along the street, nor in any case 50 square feet-, (b) IT'all signs. Signs may be painted on or attached flat against a wall or other vertical surface of a I building, provided that Such signs shall not extend more than six inches beyond the surface of the '7, C building, wall. Signs attached to the lower plane of a mansard or gambrel roof ofa main building shall be permitted as wall sigTns, provided they are attached flat to the roof surface or parallel to the building wall above which they are located, and shall in no case extend beyond the extremities of the roof surface to which they are attached, (c) 111indoli m,dool .~i r.�. Signs shall not exceed twenty-five (25) percent of the window or door area to which they, are applied or attached. from which the\,- are Suspended. or 1111-OUL111 Which they are displayed. No windo\v or door sign shall be placed on the inside Or Outside of .v1ndo\v or door WhIC11 Will ObSIRICt the view Ol'the cashier and the counter area from tile Outside. (d) Pj-(?jectingsigns. One sign attached to and projecting from the face of the main building shall be permitted for the main building frontage, provided that: (I) Sign, including poles or other support structures, shall not project greater than five feet froin the face of the building, shall not extend above the height of the wall to which it is attached, shall not be closer than two feet from any Curb line, and shall not exceed 12 square feet in area-, (2) Projecting signs with less than 15 fect clearance above the sidewalk shall not extend into or Occupy more than two-thirds the width of the sidewalk measured from the building. In no case will a projecting sign be allowed to provide an tinder clearance of less than seven I*ect-. (3) Projecting- signs conforming to the provisions of this section shall be permitted to extend over the sidewalk portion of right-of-way of public street when authorized by the town council and when such signs do not extend closer than two feet from the face of the curb (4) Projecting signs that extend less than six inches from the surface of the building shall be considered wall signs. (C) A 11"Ifino aml C(117()J3y Signs. Lettering, symbols and combinations thereof constituting a sign may be painted on or affixed to an awning or canopy attached to a main building when Such sign does not extend beyond the extremities of the awning or canopy, and provided that:\ (I) One awriing or canopy containing a sign shall be permitted to be attached to each building frontage. provided that no projecting, sign shall be attached to the same building frontage; - (2) Not more than one sign shall be attached to each face of an a,,vning or canopy, and no such sign shall exceed 12 square feet in area; (3) Awnings and canopies tivith less than 15 feet clearance above the sidewalk shall not extend into Page 17 -- 2/1')/0 9 or occupy more than two-thirds the width of the sidewalk measured from the building. In no case %vill an awning or canopy be allowed to provide an under clearance of less than seven 1ect: (4) Stanchions or columns that support awnings and canopies shall be located not less than two feet in From the curb line; (5) Awnings )s or canopies containing signs conforming with the provisions of this section shall be permitted to extend over the sidewalk portion of right-of-way of a public street when authorized by the town council; (6) Ali\, awning or canopy which is not secure]), fastened or becomes torn or darnaped, as determined by the zoning administrator, shall constitute a violation of this article and shall be removed or repaired upon written order by the zoning administrator. (1) 1"reesiandirig Y gns, Not more than one freestanding sign shall be permitted along each frontage of'a lot, provided that: (1) 1:1-ceslandino signs shall not exceed 20 square feet in area'. (2) Freestanding rcestanding signs shall not exceed a height of 12 feet. (3) \Vhere more than one freestanding sign is permitted on a lot as a result of the lot having multiple street fronta-es, the distance between freestanding signs on the same lot shall be not less than 100 feel. Portable sians and banner signs, Portable signs and banner signs shall be Permitted subject to the regulations set forth in this division. Z� - (Ord. No. 754, 8-21-0 1) Svc. 5-51. Sign regulations in the M-2 district. In addition to the regulations generally applicable to signs in all districts, the following signs shall be permitted and the followino regulations shall apply in the M-2 general industrial district. (a) Sitrns perinitlect in G13 and jV-1 districts. Any sign permitted in GB and M-1 districts as set forth in section 5-49 of this appendix shall be permitted. (1)) Billboard signs. Billboard sign's shall be permitted, provided that: (1) No billboard sign shall exceed 378 square feet in area. (2) There shall be no more than one billboard sign attached to or painted on a sign structure, except that two billboard signs may be attached back-to-back on a single structure, in which case such arrangement shall be considered double-faced Si2lI for purposes of calculating permitted area, (3) No billboard sign or sign structure shall exceed a height of 35 feet, nor shall any billboard sign be 13a(.I)e 18 -- 2/1')/09 installed on the roof of any structure. (4) No billboard sign shall be located within 500 feet of another billboard sign. Z:� (5) No billboard sign shall be located within 15 feet of any street line or other property line, or within 200 feet of any residential or R-13 district. (Ord. No. 754, 8-2 1-0 1) See. 5-52. Sign regulations in the planned development district. In addition to the regulations generally applicable to signs in all districts, the Following signs shall be permitted in the planned development district: (a) Signs per inined in residenticil districts. Any sign permitted in residential districts as set forth in I __ I section 5-47 of this appendix shall be permitted. (b) Si(ins (ins perinitle(I in the CB district, Any sign permitted in the CB district as set forth in section 5-50 0,1 this appendix shall be permitted for commercial uses. (Ord. No. 754, 8-2 1-0 1) See, 5-53. Sign regulations in the public/open space district. In addition to the regulations generally applicable to signs in all districts. the following signs shall be permitted and the following regulations shall apply in the public/open space district. (a) Wentilk'(flionsigns. Not more than two identification signs with a total area ot'not more than 32 square fect shall be permitted. (b) Temporary signs, Not more than two temporary signs or banner signs with a total area of not more than 32 square feet shall be permitted in connection with special events, provided that Such Signs shall be displayed no longer than the duration of tile event plus one week before it begins. (c) Location ol'signs, No sign shall be erected within ten feet of any residential property line or within � a advertising I p 15 feet of any street fine. Signs advert'sino the sale or rental of the premises may be erected u to the street line, (d) He4,,,hr No sign shall exceed a height of eight fceL (Ord. No. 754, 8-21-01) See, 5-54. Signs i(lentit*vin(,, nonconforming uses. r13 1 zn One sign identifying a nonconforming use located in a residential district shall be permitted, provided that such sign shall be attached flat against the building Occupied by the use and shall not exceed eight square fect in area. Signs identifying nonconforming uses located in districts other than residential districts shall conform to the sign regulations applicable in the district in which the use is located. (Ord. No, 754, 8-21-01) Page 19 -- 2/1'V09 Svc. 5-55. Nonconforming signs. A nonconforming sign shall be permitted to remain subject to the restrictions and limitations set forth In tills scutI011. (,a) .44ainlencince and olteration. A nonconl'onning sign may be maintained and repaired, provided that such sign shall not be moved. replaced.. structurally altered, or modified as to size, shape or height except in conforinity with the provisions ofthis article. Lighting or illumination shall not be added to a nonconforming sign. The face ofa nonconforming sign or the copy thereon may be changed whell all other provisions ofthis paragraph arc met. (b) Resiorcuion or reino val of c1cunaged sh,17s. Any nonconforming sign damaged to the extent that it represents a public hazard as determined by the building official or zoning administrator, or any nonconforming sign damaged by fire, explosion, act or God or the public enemy to an extent exceeding 50 percent of its replacement cost, shall be removed or made to conform to the provisions ofthis ordinance, In the case of damage of'50 percent or less of the replacement cost of nonconformino sign daina0ed by fire, explosion, act of God or the public enemy, such sign may be restored as bel'ore the darnaae, if such restoration is completed within six months of the daniate. (c) Obsolete signs, Any sign that no longer identifies a use Or activity conducted or product sold oil the premise, shall be painted Out or otherwise removed or made to comply with this ordinance by the owner, a0ent, or person having the beneficial use of the building, structure or lot upon which such sign is located within 30 days Of'SLICh cessation, Upon failure to comply within the time specified. the zoning administrator is hereby authorized to order painting Out or removal of such sign within 30 days of written notification, and any incidental expenses thereto shall be paid by the owner of the building, structure or lot on which Such Sign is located. Z_I (d) Signs noncoqfbrining due to lighting or (ininjotion. Any sign that is nonconforinino- due to lighting or - animation shall be eliminated or made to conforin to the regulations pertaining to lighting and animation within 90 days from the effective date ofthis provision. (c) Aloi7(1-ojifoiri)7iiigl)oi-table oi- 1einj)o1wrj,signs, Any nonconforming portable sign oi- nonconforming temporary sign shall be eliminated or made to conform with the regulations set forth in this ordinance within 90 days from the effective (late ofthis provision. (Ord, No, 754. 8-21-01) See. 5-56. Zoning permits required for signs. (a) No sign, unless specifically exempted by the provisions ofthis division, shall be erected or installed unless a zoning permit for such sign has been issued by the zoning administrator after determination that Such sign conforms to all applicable provisions of this appendix. (b) No sign containing electrical components shall be erected or installed unless an electrical permit for such sign has been issued by the zoning administrator after determination that such sign conforins to Z:7 all applicable provisions ofthis appendix. Page 20 -- 2/13/09 (c) Other permits may be required, as applicable. (d) Applications tor zoninj,), permits, as well as other applicable permits, for signs shall be submitted and considered in accordance with the provisions of article VII of this ordinance. Failure to obtain a the required permits shall constitute a violation of this appendix. (e) No zoning permit shall be required for signs placed within public right-of-�vay. Flowever, written authorization must be obtained from the'I'mvri Manager prior to any sign being placed within a 7 right-of-way. (Ord. No. 754, 8-21-01) Page 21 -- 2113/09 ARTICLE X. N8NNUTLON5 Srr. 10-1. App|icnbi|ixyufurticke. For the purposes o[this appendix,and unless specifically prescribed to the contrary elsewhere in this appendix, certain words and terms yhnU be interpreted as set (brill in this article, Words and tcnnn not defined here or elsewhere in this appendix sknU be interpreted in accordance with such normal dictionary meaning Or custonlary usage is is appropriate to the context. Src 10-2. Words and terms defined. (u)(/mn,o/,^&u The following general rules of interpretation shall apply throughoot this appendix as they are appropriatc to tile conoxc (|) Thcuord ^pcoon" |ndudcnmDnn' associoaio/\orglaninoioo,pmxnooh(p`nus ,cmnpxnyorcorpnruiou`uyvrUnsau individual. (2) The present tense includes the future tense,tile singular number includes the plural,and tile plural number includes tile �in�u}ur. (3) The word ^ahoU" iu mandatory,and the word "may" is permissive. (4) The`nxdx^oycd^or"occupkd" include the nnnda"intended, designed or arran-ed to be used or occupied." (5) The `run|s''bui|dio,'^or"aruc|urc" include any part thereof and the word ^bni|dioo^ includes (bc vwod "y1rocmru.'^ (6) 'file terms "main"and "principal" are synonymous. (7) The word ''|u1" includes tile words"p|o/" or"parcel." (8) Tile word ^|und" includes the words"oaer^ and''mar h.~ (V) All rcf'urcuccsimpublic officials,ui,)enoios and bodies are those o[tile Town ot'Yinkon` Virginia, unless indicated o|hcn,iyc� (b) Cm,uin`,mz6wnJmnn/(q/hmJ The following words and/cnnsshoU be interpreted its having Such meaning oydescribed heoin. unless ospecific mconing,10 tile contrary is indicated docvhco in this appendix: (|) Jcomow7'6oiluitig*rm*m/mzA building or structure separate front the main building nnu lot and used kxpurposes customarily incidental and clearly Subordinate to the principal use ofthe lot oil which it is located, Where such building Or Structure is attached by walls or roof iu w main boi|ding. it shall bu considered tubca part o[(ho main building. (2) Jcuesx*?'me, /\ use u[|undoru use o(u6mik|iogurs|mcture for purposes cognmari|yincidcuo| and dmfly Subordinate to the principal usco|'|hc lot un which it is located. (3) x'6v\u}q onucemen A &oi|ky which provides yupp|rommury care and protection during u part o[the day only|alour ag ed, thc enoc board oyhcu|th or department vfmental heokh, mental retardation and substance abuse services. (l) Adult(i9'ovehome, A single-CumUyd"mUin-, in which is operated it facility which provides suppbmcoiurycao and protection during,u pun o[t6c day uu|\,xo less than four aged, infirm or disabled adults who reside elsewhere,except a f,-tcjliiy or portion ofa facility licensed by the state board ol-licalth or department of mental health..inental retardation and Substance abuse scrvicec -|- (5) Agricultural use. Tilling ofthe soil. general farming, truck -arderling,horticulture,cultivation of Field crops,orchards, amves and nurseries for growing trees and other plants., and including incidental processing,storing,and sellingof products raised or produced oil the premises,to-ether with structures and activities necessary to support such uses, A t_,uvdcn accessory|ou dnd|inguoe shall not be considered a2ricu|twro| use. (G) ,(8#V, A public way affording or intended to afford secondary ineans of vehicular access to abutting properties and situated n|oo�the side ornoro�sochprope�icx. (7) Amxxrmem cunor A building,poukmo{a building cv area outside o[ubuiN|ng, nbmr four ormore video-,line mauhincs, pinball muuhiocs, pom|or billiard tables or other similar player-operated mnoscmoot devices m,any combination n[four or more such devices are maintained for use by the pub|ic� (8) Assisted ccwej�ciliw. An establishment that provides shelter and other services, which may include meals, hnusckccpiug and personal care assistance, for elderly residents who are typically Functionally impaired and socioUyisolated, but otherwise in good health and able/o maintain usemi-independent |i8ruy\c, not requiring the more intensive care o[a ouoinahomu. (9) ]/xo and truck sales mx/so-viceestablishment, Any establishment nr the display and sales o[ncoor used automobiles or trucks, ixdodio, ruxmi ocrvidng, major and minor mechanical repair,body repair and painting. vhcn conducted as occesmuryuses. (|0).4x/v set-vice cm,uz Air establishment !lor the servicing oxd minor repair o[motor vehicles within enclosed scrvicobays or stalls,and which may include the sale, installation and repair mf/i,cs,batteries, shocks,exhaust sysmnsand similar minor automobile pans and accessories. "Auto service center" ahuU no/include on cmub|iuhmrn\ cn�x&h��in auto or truck -rncm| repair or involving the installation or removal of en-Ines,transmissions or other major 6vJy or mechanical pmns. or body repair nr painting ur storage ufwrecked vehicles. (ll Any area Outside ofu completely enclosed building used knihcgorogo,kcopin- mrpmrkingof two ormore motor-vehicles ofxnykind, incapable oy being operated and riot cconnmiooUypractical to make operative. (|2)8u/mx/6/nu��fiisaeom6&6n/mx. Facilities within onnnoor'occopicd single-family dwelling operated by the owner of Such dnd|in, for the hoosin4, o[pcnuno oil a transient basis for not more than seven consecutive niohts,uonmininonot more than h/o/ lodging units for overnight �uomo, and where no meals mhcrthan breakfast are served to guests. (13)8oarJvkghvxxow,,00mho6moe, A building in which lodging is provided\o more than two but not more than 14 persons for compensation on it weekly or |onoerbaois. and which contains a dwelling unit occupied by the owner or npom/oc (14) Building. Any structure having a roof Supported by colunins or walls and intended for(fie shelter,housing or enclosure nhporsons. onimm|u. chattels or activities ef any kind. (15) 8oJu6gofjiciclt The official designated m enforce the provisions uf the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code within the jurisdiction vf the town. (16) Child clav cal-e center, A facility complying with applicable state licensing requirements and operated for the purpose of providing care,protection and�oidnncc/uu��uopo[moo|han �vuchi|donsrpanocdknm\hcirpuon(sor�^mdinos doriu�oponivuuNoday,no| ixdudio�chi|drunn(u family residing on the premises. (17)Clinic A facility providing medical.dental.optical,surgical or psychiatric set-vices to persons c\clusively on an outpu ieu basis, and inwdrioguu overnight suyo[pmicns. The term "clinic" includes the tenn "office" \vbcn used in conjunction with such services, (C'u"/o/mrcia/ Vehicle—See Truck n,Commercial Vehicle) ///UCmnmb/bm The planning commission o|'thctown. -�- (|Y)Complemlv enclosed building. A but|ding enclosed oil oU sides and having oo outside open in&s other than ordinary doors, windows and means ofventilation. (28)Convenience store. Any retail establishment offering for safe u relatively limited selection o/pmpxckogudordeli-style food products,tobacco products, household items.and other related goods, not including gasoline ur fuel sales, Characterized hya rapid turnover o[customers and hi-fi traffic generation, (]|) Counseling/en'icuvA use p,ovidiog,cauosc\iqg,guidance, recuperative,ur similar services for persons requiring rehabilitation assistance as n mmu|\o[monm| i||ncss, alcoholism, dotcodmo'ur similar conditions for only pail o[n24' huurdoy. (IZ) 0m/ce6n8 An establishment where more than ten percent of the total floor arca is designated or used as a dance floor or air establishment where air admission fee is directly collected nr sonic other[brmo[compensation is obtained (br dancin-, other than ail(:stab]ishinent operated exclusively as a studio for the purpose of dance instruction. (23) Devu/4mnov/ske. All of the land developed or intended to be developed for townhouse dwellings and related accessory uses, Structures and facilities. when such land is contiguous,czocpt for internal streets, and tinder single ownership or cmxv*| for purposes o[p|uouiogand initial development. A development shall include the individual lots uowhich tonohouacdnd|in-s are or will bclocated, om well xsall open spaces, parking areas,driveways,recreational Ro||ki:o. communi\yuu/uaunJvU,erymuuonocdortmbcu"modinconxnonbyunucmo[individunl |msni\hiuthcdcv6npmcn1, (24) Dri'e-q»fad/ity or'6ive npx'�uh`n Any`,indovrurother 8hri|i\y where service is rendered to or business is transacted uy yni�h � tomcs who arc located within motor vehicles. (75)Dwel/Mg, inzilt86lnil^ A building which contains three or more dwelling units,regardless ofthe form ofownership of suchunim, (26)Do*8�g, sii7gle-ftanilV. A building which contains only one dwelling unit and which is completely separated frorn any other main 6ui|dinlo. (27)D)°(,8ii)g, onn- ftix@v, 6 boi|diuq) which contains two dwelling units, (78)Dveffii,X nnir A rnnn ur group o[nuoms wi/hio a building and constituting oseparate and independent huosckccpin- uoit occupied or intended for Occupancy by one family and coominix- cnnkiog, sleeping and sanitary facilities, The vcnn "dwellin- unit" shall not include a manufactured home, recreational vehicle or room ur group u[rooms within ahotel, more], tourist ]ionic,boarding house, rooming house, fraternity or sorority house, or similar lodging Ricility. (29)Dwelling use Ali\,principal use containing dwellinO units Or lodging units which are not ocnerally available for uoupvxcy6nrperiods*f|cSzUhunonrnuok. oydigiogoiohudhomoni/y|oco|odwi\hinhotc|s, mmo|�tou,iuthmneomnd simUarJudUdos intended for transient occupancy. The term "dwelling use" shall also include o bed and breakfast establishment, group hnnu^ assisted care facility uvnmsinAbmne� (30) Fami�y, One or more persons related by blood., marriage or adoption, including fboorchi|dno,nrnmmwr than Uvo on/r|a/odpcnono |ivin�|o�uh�royaxin�|chonsckeupin� noi�nndoccupyio�usin�|cdwd|in�unit, except usotherwise provided hcmin, Owxugic servants oremployees usidin�mu the pomisesshmU be considered uspunn[ 'filea family. 1c nrm ^�nmUy~'shall not bcconmrucdtnindodcx �u/cmit8 sorority,club orn group m{persons occupying a hotel, motel. |oohm boulc, b.mrdioohousc or institution nfm`ykh,d. 6otakuU include the occupants o[o group home as dcUucd in this nnidx. (31) Famili;(Iqj,home. A single-family dwelling in which a facility as defined in Code ot'Viroinia, § 63,1-195 is operated for the purpose o[providing care for not more than f ivr children separated from their parents or guardians during uportion n[the day,exclusive o)\hc provider's own children ond any children who reside in the home, (32)Foo,nmr\murket. Any area of land.buildings or structures,open or enclosed, used for the display and retail or wholesale sale ofagrioukom| or horticultural products, but riot including livestock. -�- (33)Flevmmker hn occasional urperiodic market conducted inaoopen area urin 6uiNh��or�n/c<orcs where groups of individual sellers offer uvarietynf goods for sale W tile public and where there are ordinarily ne |on-tcno ]cases o[ selling space between sellers and operators. (34)Flooci A gencral and temporary inundation oftiormally dry land areas. (See article IV, floodplain districts, foradditional definitions prnuinin�\oOood and Ooodp|oioo.) (25)/7'xvo,eu The somniihohorizontal arcuso[aU usable floors ofn building asMeasured hnm(he exterior faces of exterior walls and indudin-aU intervening walls.partitions,hallways,corridors, lobbies and stairways. In calculating the floor area ofan attached building or the floor area ofa use Occupying a portion of a building, measurement shall be inade to the centerlines of common or shared walls. Floor area shall out include oncnd000d porchco, balconies, carports, parking garagcs, or any basement or attic areas which no not improved and available for use and occupancy. (36)/'mzx1)/ The use u[|mod for raising and harvcmiog \in�bmcpulp wood and o{hov/ood products for commercial purposes, including aCCCSSOry Operation oftemporary sawmills and similar equipment for harvesting timber on the same nrcuod2uuosproperty. (37)Frowage. That portion ofa lot abutting a street and being Situate(] between the lot lines intersecting tile xbxo�also referred/ouy "street frontage" u,"lot 6nn'u�e.^ (38)Gor"le/,center. A business primarily engaged in retail cx wholesale sale of trees, shrubs, flowers, plants, seeds, fertilizer, pesticides,and other lawn u/garden products,supplies uraccessories. (39)Coxv/inexor,ice station n*so6cxerricacoxoknmx/o/kxi. Any establishment involving the dispensing of'motor fuels and rdxud products xt retail and hnvioopumps, under�rooudx/mmgvxmks and other [uci|ibcsfhr Such uchvity.and which may include the nxui| oa|c or installation m[minor automobile parts and accessories and the inspection, servicing or minor repair ofmotor vehicles in enclosed set-vice bays or stalls. Such use does not include -,in establishment engaging in ou|vor truck gencm> mpairurinvu|vioo tile installation or removal ofcn-incs.transmissions nr other major bodyor mechanical parts,o,body repair ur painting wr storage u[nnckodvehicles, Such establishment muy also provide the services n[n convenience store, (40) C,umnho/ou A structure providing enclosure and protection for the raising,ofplants which are offered for sale ui/rmi| oil the premises. (41)G,o/;/home. A nesidcodn| facility inwhich not more than oieht mentally ill, mentally retarded,or other dcvc|opx/cotmU� disabled persons reside, with one ur more resident counselors ur other ytaDpumons. For the put-poses o[thisdcfinihon^ mental illness and developmental disability shall not include cment illegal use of or addiction to a controlled substance as defined in Code of Virginia, § 54�1-3461,The term"(IrOUP 110111C" shall include any other residential facility for which the Viroinia Department of'Mental Health, Mental Ketardation and Substance Abuse Services is tile licensing authority under state law and shall for purposes o[|hisappendix bc considered residential occupancy byosingle Nmi|y. (42) 8o�fw�'6oxxo Ancgub|ishmunt providing noon�n�odu\ions! rohubOitahoo,counseling, and supervision topcoma sufferin� from alcohol nrdru�addicdon. �o��mnn�r�cmcrin� oacic\7 after being m|comcd0nmaco�ood �correctional other inmimJou, orto persons ymMering from similar disorders, (43) 8xi&. The vertical distance measured bnm the arongc*[/hc lowest and highest elevations o[(kc Finished grades immediately ad.jacent to a building or structure to tile highest point of a flat roof, mansard roof or parapet, or to tile micipoint of a -able, ]lip or shed roof, or to the highest point of an), structure havin- no roof. (44) Home uccxlo ion. An occupation,profession, enterprise ur similar activity conducted within dwelling,unit which the residence of tile practitioner. In order to qualify os uhumo occupo/ion,an activity nsdescribed hereinMust be clearly secondary|mthe principal dwelling use n[1lio premises and must moccuU of tile following criteria, which are intended to diahn-oiuhsoch omi,i/y fiom other business uses and to ensure compatibility with nco/b} rcs|dcoba| uses: o No person other than o mcmhcro[Uo [xmi|y residing oil the premises is employed oil tile premises in tile conduct o the activity. -4- b The horne occupation ix limited mthe main building only and does not occupy more than 25percent of the floor area o[/hc main building or more than SOO square feet, whichever ixless, c, Thuncmeoosi&ns.mhcr(hunspcciDcaUypcnniVedbyunicleVofdhisupprndix, andnodisplayaoro|temtkms to the cx\rrinruh|u building that vno|d dis\io,'vish it us6eioi, devoted to any nond`voUio- use, d. Thcnixue�n�upimx,ouionor�a�mN>\ nnhouyin�o[purmoosK`rcompensmion,nn repair u[vc6ic\cs and nu product aO'e/rd for sale onthe premises, c, The type, volume and hours of/m u ch aracteristics u[nu0lu��ncn�cdbyod�rrdvd|in�sio 'hcnci�hbmrhnud, [ '[hco is no equipment, process or activity conducted that gcncra|osmny noise, vibration,odor, k/mcy'g|xo or c|cc|dcu| interference detectable to the ounna| senses beyond the premises. (45)8oq/it/l. & facility, licensed by the state, in which the primary Fonodun is the provision u{diagnosis, treatment and medical and nmsino son'iccs, suruicu\ornonsxr-|coi k`ruick Or injured persons,and which provides inpatient beds, and in6odix0oncU|uryfucUidcs (oroutpohco/ondomcrocxcycmr.toining, rescordh, udminignoionundcmp|a>cc.pahcn' and visitursorvico. but not in6uding,o 0ci\ky exclusively orprimarily for the care and treatment o[psychiatric patients nr persons sxfferin- from substance abuse. (46)8o/u/o,orme! A building or group o[buildings oo|hcsumc ic$containing lod&ingunim for transient guests principally on a dailv basis. for which housekeeping services are provided,and in which each lodging unit has a separate entrance Uhpou0hucoxnnon |obby, corridorordiog|yh»m\hcou1yidc.'|l`ctenn "hn(o|commu|'' iaimuodcdtoupp|y to inns, loduws and similar Iacilities except When Such coniorin to the definition of tourist home as set forth in this article. (47)I,olarab/evehicle. Any nm'or vehicle m/ which valid license plates ornvalid inspection decal in not displayed,orony motor vehicle which is wrecked,partially or totally dismantled or disassembled,such that it cannot be kiNvibIly operated unu public street. (48}^4mkvvx%/ An outdoor area used for the depositing,kcepin-, storing, buying co selling nt'diycardud materials nolonger usa@c it)their present Form. including but not necessarily limited to: Scrap metals,building materials, machinery, household appliances, plumbing Supplies, furnishings, Figorcy, or motor vehicles or parts thereof,The term ']unkyurd° includes in automobile oravevard as defined herein, but shall not include a garbage dump,tire dU111p. landfill as defined under the solid `rmstc mnnagcmom re(,,u|u|ions puxnu|&otod by the Vir9iniu Waste ManagementBoard,or any similar use. (49)800rJinukomne/ A place or establishment other than a I)OUnd or aninial shelter where companion animals not owned by the proprietor are sheltered. fed,and watered. fora period not exceeding 30 consecutive days, in exchange for afee, (50)L/vosiouk. Animals, oUicr than dolgo. cats and other household pets, which are kept or raised for use, profit orenjoyment, including cattle, horses, sheep, ,),oats,swine, fowl, rabbits and similar animals as defined in chapter 10 ofthe town Code. (5|)Lou4�oiji;unit, A room or�roupo[mnmm,vi\NouhuUdin&,conmi�oiin�|ivin�quo�os for one*rmmcpcmuno. and mu containin-cookinu facilities. A room or uvouv of'roorns within a hotel, motel or tourist home constituting living quarters lot,transient"Liests shall be considered it lodoin" unit even thOU(Ill it may contain partial or complete kitchen facilities. (52)Lm« A parcel of land occupied or intended for Occupancy by buildings or uses permitted by the provisions of this appendix to��Uhcrwith such oou,yards and mhcropen spaces as are required hy this appendix, `^Lu|'' ind u od:s\honns "tract." "parcel" and "property" and may consist ofa single lot of record,a combination ofcontiguous lots of record, or a unit o[land described 6y metes and bounds. (53)iot, corner. A lot abutting upon two or more streets o/their intersection, ora lot bounded entirely bystreets. coverage. That portion of a lot, which when viewed 11rom directly above, would be covered by any building or aruuurc. -�- (55)Lot, interior. & lot,other than xcomer lot m through lot, which has frontage oil only one street. (56)Lot line, Any boundary n[a lot, including u boundary which constitutes u street line. (57)Lm ofrecorcl & lot which is part ofo subdivision recorded in the oil ice m[du clerk uf the circuit court,nru lot orpuuz| which is described bym:us and bounds and isoimi|urlyrecorded, (58)Lo/. through. A |m other than it corner|o|having 0nomge along more than one street. (59)Lm `"kh6. (hc/ninimn/n horizontal distance between the side lines o[u lot monsurcd between the points where tire mitumumrcqoiod front yard line intersects the side lines utile lot,Oil u corner lot cxthrough lot onwhich mmrcthun one front yard is required, the lot width shall be nreasured ad.jacent to the frontage with the least diniension. (60)jl,/xinbxI(Iii4,. &building in which is conducted the principal or main use o[thc property onwhich the building,is located. (61) myd6vve. A ny structure coniplyino Nvith I he Federal Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards. which in /mnopmuuNo in one or more sections; is ciahthndy feet urmmm in width and 40body feet nrmnrc in |un-th in the tmvcDuomodo, or is 320 or more uqoorc feet when unztxd on it site; is built on u permanent chassis is desi, ord to be used for dveUin, purposes by ono Comi|!\ with or without a ponmncn( |bondmion, when connected to the required utilities: and which includes the p|ombiog, heuUng, air conditioning,and electrical systems mbeutilized in the Structure.The xcnn "onmubommd humc" includes the|cnn ''mobi|uhnmc," (62)6Iox@&cmr(I home park, & lot or parcel mnxhichmrlonucd or which is arranged or equipped for the urcomnxodxkm o[ tvmormuomonu|bctuoJ6omcsvithupocm &rsuchuvoUo6|o /bronior!ccnck`rp*hndso[mn |oynihenoncyoor. and inc}udingeochnpcnspuceyondo(korbni|ihcsuummybcpnovidcd0urthouscm[urscniccmremidcn\so[ manufactured homey located oil such lot /nparcel, (63)J/i`/x'ma6v/oe A building or proup ol'bUildin-s intended to provide rental storage space within individun|cubidcsor compartments enclosed 6y walls and cci|in�w, each o[which has uscpur�ecotmncc for loading and unloading o[stwod goods. and Snm which no sale "[gmnda or services is conducted. (64)NmnuonfooningbxJdiitjg� A building ur Structure having one nrmmrc nonconforming Scotures. & feature ofu use,as distinguished ]'rent the use itself,uro feature u[u building, which fexm/r was lawfulk,existing at the effcctive date of this appendiN Or Subsequent arnendinent thereto,and does not conforni %vuh the requirements established by this appendix or all ainendincilt thereto. Features of uses or buildings shall be construed /o include density, lot area, lot dhncoo\mu.yards,open spaces, hcigX, hu|k, m/mbcru[occupants, screening, landscaping, UAhtin-,uod off-street pork\nAnqxiomcna. A bui|din- having any such nonconforming feature may hc pcf'crordoumnnuncoo6znning6oUdinI(Y. (66)N*vu/nfuvnviI7Xxou A principal or accessory use ofland or of a building or structure, which use was lawFullv existfin,at the effective (late n[this appendix nr subsequent xmcndmzot thereto and is not o permitted use under the provisions uF this appendix or all umundment\hc/r/o. (67)No/-fi^fprgfi/, An or&mdzu/ino, association orac/ivi\ywhich is not operated Ourpurpnxcu o[earning a profit, and which hits obtained nontaxable status Dnm\hr United Sums |ntcmn| KcvcoucSc,vicc, (68)/Yxoirt6vmw, Any facility urmny identifiable ronipunentu[u facility io which the primary function is the provision_nn a continuing basis, ot'nursing set-vices and health-rclated services for the treatment and inpatient care of two o,moo persmo and which is licensed by the communncnhhoamou,singkomc. (69)(fficeAn establishment primarily ro����d ]npnuvidin�pnJ�s �nu|, Gnunciuimdminigmu�r.mnno�cmcn�r|cr�a|nr other services not ior*|vina/hc mnno fact Lire, uxomn6|y ur repair o[goods,nr the momgxordirect transfer o[goods\othe cuuomrrondmpomisco' cxccptxsmuy6ciociJcuu| muscrviccpruvidedmldbrprconiscx. -6- (70) 400c/ An area for the parking of one motor vehicle located other than Nvithin a public street or public uUcyrhyht-uC na! and hu,in,-,such dimensions and access ms set forth in article Vo this appendix. (71) Ox(hm'*o,^ge The kccpin�o[�nody.moc�u|� produusmrmco6aodiscoumideu[ocomp|�r|ycoo|o� o J6ui|d� ) oil the same lot Rn more than 24hours, (72)0x(no&x//mental 6uo0h con/a/^. Establishments with medical s'uO-providing outpatient services related tm the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders. These establishments may provide counselim, and/or refer patients to more extensive treatment progrnms, i[ncccosury. (73)Outpatient substance abuse center, Es/ob|ishmcn|o with medical staff providing outpatient services related tnthe diagnosis and treatment ofalcoll0l, drug, or other Substance abuse, These establishments may provide Counseling and/or o6rpou\cn/x to more extensive treatment programs, i[nzocmoa[y. Included in this use type are outpatient alcohol treatment centers,outpatient detoxification centers.outpatient drug and substance abuse centers. (74)On,ui% The word "owncr," applied to a building or land, shall inCILICIC any part owner,joint owner,tenant in common. tenant in partnership.joint tenatit or tenant by the entirety of the whole or a part of such building or]and. (75)1'mki/goroo A parcel u[|undormpmrtiondhcmo[uxcdk/r|heparkiugo[mouorvchic|ea, indudin- off-mreupxrting spaces usdefined huciu, xs well asthe access aisles and Maneuvering space directly serving such off-simct parking Spaces. (76)Parking gmqge. A structure or portion ofa structure generally available to the public and used for the parking of' transient motor vehicles either for compensation, whether by prior rental or lease agreementormounhoudVordoi1y houis. (77)/arkhV//ot. h parcel ofland or portion thereof used for the parking of motor vehicles as a commercial enterprise for which compensation is charged, whether by prior rental ur lease agreement or oil all hourly or daily basis. 70)ynsmnl service business, An establishment or place of business providing it service directly to persons or involving the cpuir. ahcnuion. mointcnuncc,c|caniu" mrcogmniziu�ofpersonu|propertyv/ombyurcanicdnuuproon,ond inc|uding, h*pboFand h«�e+bee* lows, health spas, fitness centers.shoe repair shops,tailor and dressmaking shops. lublic huaTillanuvdu,o/oius. c|oUhioorcotx| stores, `ruob and Jewelry rmpoir shops,pbolo-mpbiostudios, studios for music, dance or v/ 1'(,r''e' nnmiu| arts io`tmciim/-,4u+***fmf4mm. hobby and craft instruction,and similar uses. (79) /li-ii,c/po/xory fi-onuige. That frontage o[u corner lot ina business district, which ia Situated along the street which carries the greater Volume o[pedestrian and vehicle traffic and goom||y functions as the primary orientation of businesses oil properties Contiguous/ufile !o\. (SO)l1rhicipal use The mairl use ol'a lot,building or structure as distinguished from an accessory use. (81) /^o9er!!� Any land which isidcohUodhyao0 oiciu)tax map number,ooyboiNingsarxnuc/urrson the land,and ioc\udin�Uo area in the Public right-of-way which is between the property line o[the land and the Curb ur edge of' pavement. (82) /�6/ic sm`xrvr public vo/e,4siom. A sewer or water system owned and operated b,the town, cvby such other unit o[ ijuvcmn,co,. u,authority orindividual usnmy be authorized by the laws of the commonwealth, when site[) facility is approved hy tile council o[/hctown. (83)Pu6licmifikwl *@or A public Utility facility serving all or a major portion ofa community or region and which typically involves nhvi|dingoronuouro inc|mdingl, but not limited to,o wastewater treatment plant, water purification p|ao/` "encratillo Plant,transmission line, Substation, railroad line 01'appurtenance, a building housing electrical switching cquipmcn|.transfer station, administration building, oNi�yo�vr��nrmmio;cnonccyord o,similar use. (84)/\x8icoi0!x minor. & right-of-xuy casement, facility or appurtenance necessary for provision and maintenance ofa public utility orpublic transportation tvserve udimrcn(uo6 nearby development, including bill )lot limited to ugru1 -7- distribution line, pole,pipe, meter,nunufonocr,relay nv booster facility,omnnooter detention basin, vr|ivrUhouoc pumpmmiun. wa»:raomuc k/ci|ity oruioii|urdevice, (85)8mx-vuionx/ve6icle� A vehicle built on it single chassis intended to be towed or self-propelled or attached to tile chassis ufnouthcr vehicle, and dcsioocd or used for recreational, /mvd or sporting purposes or for temporary living quarters coojunuioo nit6 ooch purpmuou. ^Kecmxdnxu| vehicle" shall include, but dbuU not be |imi/cd»o.\mvd trui|cm, pickup callipers.camping trailers, motor homes, and converted trucks and buses, (86)8c,iclevkil district. An R,LD, K-|. R-2 o,K`3 district uxob|ishodbythis appendix. (87)Rewil store orshol), A building,wherein tile principal activity is the sale of merchandise at retail to the general public. and where such merchandise istypicoUysold in small quantities and 6robcu lots, and not in bulk, For purpose u[ Illustration, ''nuui| stores and y|`ups" shall include: Dmi_,smos� newsstands: l'bodstnonund supermarkets; candy shops: dry _,uuds. notions and c�U iu , uo/rs� 60n k|ooauodyj8 m shops, hxn|no .home furnishings and hooschu|dapp|�ncc ^`'`^'/ and electronics auns: antique shups; [umi(unsozos� Oohgshups� mp/iduos�boc000�jmmc|r?stores; auto ucrcssory Chan~public hearing stores-, and Music stores, Convenience stores and establishments for the sale in bulk of coal, wood, fuel, building req.Im sign materials and lumber,and establishments for the sale o[,ohic|cs. Kuin imp\omuum`6oxm, trailers,recreational vehicles, machinery and similar imms shall not bc considered retail stores and shops. The term "retail stores and shops'does not ior|uJcxo�luac ixru|,ioI_I tile diopcusin�'ofmmnr fuels urmn\'other use involving retail activity specifically}|iucduso pcnnixcd use inxoydiariu. unless such oocis clearly indud�domun�the uxcsiUugnood in this dc0okiun (&0)8mwinghome See&wclingliomwot-mmxinglwma (89) ym,8iicuishomomu An accessory structure that allows the direct reception o[ouommmiuuoimouf other yi�no|s front orbitim, satelhics or other sources, and which includes ,in antenna or dish antenna,a low noise arnplifier and coaxial mh|c, (90) Setback. The distance u6uiidim,,xtmztoo' ;cmunoractivity is separate 0nm it \w line, Depending nnthe context, the term ^atbomk^ may refer to o [nmt yard,side yard o,rear yard, (Y|)Slin/IfiV/cmxecA IImouyoiUhnzormnoomi| sooreanrxhnpsoro|hcr6uuhncsacymb|iuhmcnknnusitxo[|,voxcrcsor more planned,developed.owned and managed as a unit and related in its location, size and types of establishments to the trade area which it is intended to serve, and which is provided with oft-street parking oil tile premises. (VZ)Sign, A presentation of|utoy.nom6crs, hUIooS. pic|on/.emblems. iosigniu. lines o[un|orm.or any combination thereof ��h+o�v �� priva/*romdnrmnxhrrpuq�n?.nndwl'ichisd\�p|uycd6x�hcpmpooc v�hiohcxuhevioncd1hxnupoh|ic o[ixt'mna/ion, dircc'i.xn/n identification orit) ndvmiueor promote m husiucss, service,activity. imt,ux/ or product, or un} oU,,rwi^, |uv[v| xoncnmmw.rxid message that does not uuna/000ntiun mn business operated for profit uru,u commodity or service v[eruiSxmhe. (93),51)mdo mzA^/ion Ail activity or fcature specified in this ordinance as permitted in a particular district or under specified circumstances by approval oftlic board ofzoning appeals PLIT-Stiant to the provisions ofarticle IX of this appendix. (94) Sppdo/uxc A use specified in this appendix as permitted in particular district only upon approval n[n spccinl use permit by the town council in accordance with the provisions of article VI I ofthis appendix, (Vj) Sports complex, AniudoorFuci|i/V, With o/Without Seating for spectators,and providing accommodations for oo[ individual, organized or franchised sports, including but not limited m6sskx|buU, ice hockey wrestling. oorocr uuoiu, vmUcyhuU, racquetball or handball. Such filici|i\y may also provide other regular organized or 6andkioud cvenu,hux|db xnd fitness club 6 m cili�ius. sw� mixgponisoxckbu� oyaxmn/.nxoi| uu|cso[o|modspons. hcobhnrUmcsshcms. unJ other support facilities, (96) Im6le./xi"om. The keeping. h,uxdingu,raising u[hooroorponies uXo|usivc|y for the personal use and enjoyment of thconnururoocupmntu[NrpomiscyonvticbsuchhoUhyis }oco|c6AfacUitymhenviucnecbng,the definition of' private stable nlay include the boarding,of horses or ponies for persons other than the owner or occupantof the premises, provided other requirements applicable in the district in which the property io located are mu/. -n- (97)Sovur The ri��u'o��ayni/hin �hichUcuupuh|icn�pr�u��u,mu�h�r wNnhaffords oriuin�ndcdhx&cpurpose o[oKbrdhn ,the principal means u[vehicular access to abutting property. (98)S000 &)e. The right'of-xny line w[o street o,the boundary line ofn private street o«access easement. (09) Qroc/mn/w\wrokv, Any change in the supporting members ofa structure,including foundations,bcarin') "mUa. hearing partitions, columns, bearns or girders, or any change in the supporting members of the roof ofa structure or in file mcunso[egress o[uStructure. (|OO) Siritcture. Anythint-) which is constructed or erected with a fixed location on the ground,or attached to something hoviuoo fixed location un the -round indudin-. but not limited to,buildings, walls, K:nccs, xioos, manufactured homes and unimmiogpools, (lB|) 7omi,//moe. A building containing not more than ten lodging units,with ornithuuiboard, where lodging units are available for uccupnncybytransient Q_oo$xouudui}ybasiu, innhiuhnrcamanoeoch \ndginguniiiopmvidcd0omnhhin the building,and which contains a dwelling unit Which C0l1StjtLueS the residence of the owner or manager n[(lie Caci|it?1 (102) Townhouse, A buildin- which contains one dwellin- unit located on an individual lot of'record and which is attached by means of partV walls it) a series ofthree or more buildings.each of which contains one dwelling unit and is located un x ok�pnmtc lot of record, A building mou|ing the terms oythis definition may also 6o referred/uus x single- family aouchrddncUing, (103) 7huko,cmmnrdu/vehicle. Any vehicle that exceeds all empty weight o[i000 pounds oris equipped with or dcui&ncd to have more than two rear wheels, and iydcyi(Iocd orrop|ur|y used for carrying Freight, mcmhxndisc, or more than ten poyscngeo, including buses. �mpty weight shall be that which is identified as yuch for vehicle title oi- re-istration purposes by the Virginia Department ofMolor Vehicles. These provisions shall not apply to pickup body /ypc/n/cks. (104) Ha/o6u/ye A building used primarily for the gomgoo[ooads and materials. (105) UVa,x6o/ming and disvi6zvjmz Uses indudim, s'oosoe, warehousing and dispatching o[goods within enclosed stmc(unsmrOutdoors. |\'picu| uses include wholesale distributors, storage warehouses, [ond]movine/yimage firmo. ()U6) Ym,/ Ali open space oil a lot, unoccupied and unobstructed by any structure or portion ofa structure from the ground upward, except as otherwise provided in article V of this appendix, (For pro.jcctions and encroachments in yards und for yards nn corner lots and through lots, see article Vof this uppcndixj a, Yard,fi'mw. A yard cxmud}o, the yu|\ width ofa lot and being adjacent and pamUr|tn the street frontage o[\kc lot, 6. Yard, ,00rAyanj adjacent and parallel to the rear lot title o[o lot and extending the full nidkho[thclot. c }crd, vkfe A yard adjacent and parallel to the side |cx line n[o|o/and extending from the required huntyard to the required rear yard. Qu irregular shaped lots,any yard adjacent |oalot line to which the yunddcOubimo of' this article do not clearly apply shall bc considered n side yard. (107) Zoning adminisli-Mcw, The person designated by the town council to administer and enforce the provisions ofthis appendix. (Ord. Nu. 6B. § 10'2. R-8-!DWOrd. No. 680. § \0'2^Q->6-l997;Ord. No, 702,2-2'|99V;Ord. No. 780. 8-19'83; Vr& No. 793. l }- 4'U3.Ord. No, 845,2'28-07) -^- TOWN OF VINTON 311 South Pollard Street VINTON,VIRGINIA 24179 PHONE(540)9DO607 Christopher S.Lawrence FAX(540)983-0626 Town Manager To: Town Council From: Christopher S. Lawrence, Town Manager Date: February 13, 2009 Subject: FY2009 Budget Reductions The Town of Vinton current financial status is strong due to a fiscally responsible budget, diversified revenue sources, and good management/business practices for providing services. However, the town is experiencing revenue shortfalls similar to many other municipalities across the country. The current economic conditions have directly impacted our projected revenues, primarily sales tax, investment income, state public safety funding, and pari-mutual/admissions tax (Off Track Betting). Even through these conditions, the town continues to provide high quality services to the citizens at a good value. These conditions have resulted in a projected revenue loss of approximately $270,000 in the current FY09 budget year ending June 30, 2009. This equates to approximately 3.5% of the general fund. To this end, budget reductions are required to ensure the town has a balanced budget and is a steward of the public's money. Administration and the Town Treasurer evaluated the projected shortfalls, the town's approved budget, and actual expenditures to develop strategies to bridge this gap. Management priorities were established to provide guidance for approaching this difficult task. Each department head was directed to evaluate their budget with the following guidelines: 1. Priority given to maintaining current services and service levels 2. Vacancies are frozen and require Town Manager approval prior to recruitment and hiring 3. Maintain a long term outlook for cost savings and not just short term cuts 4. Limit training and travel to regional opportunities and for required certifications to maintain job requirements The town budget was evaluated by each department and savings/reductions were focused on the General Fund — Operating and Maintenance and the Capital Improvement Program. Employee salaries, benefits, outside agency obligations, required grant funding obligations, and other required financial obligations were not affected. As proposed, staff has identified approximately $296,000 in reductions to the current budget. This exceeds the projected shortfall by $26,000. However, with the uncertainty of the economy, staff is approaching this from a very conservative view point. Summary to impacts for recommended savings/cuts to the FY09 Budget: General Administration and Community Develunien These are reductions to the operating and maintenance items in the budget, such as training, travel, office supplies, utility savings, contractual and legal services, and program savings. Impact to services expected: Minimal Public Safety These are reduction to the operating and maintenance items in the budget. This includes training, travel, uniforms, contractual services, vehicle and equipment, part-time salaries, office supplies and equipment purchase savings. Impact to services expected: Minimal Public Works These are reductions and savings related to the road paving program, part-time/over-time salaries, vehicle maintenance savings, expected savings from tipping fees at Roanoke Valley Resource Authority, and landscaping and building maintenance reductions. Impact to services expected: Savings from paving program for current year, focus on road maintenance of potholes Refuse Collection savings are a result of actual tipping fees experience, which is below expected expenses Special PrWanis: These cuts result from slight reductions to special events offered through the end of the current budget year, reduction in contractual services, printing, and advertisement for War Memorial, and general operating and maintenance cuts. This also includes training, travel, part-time salaries, office supplies, and program savings. Impact to services expected: War Memorial advertising savings related to a more focused advertising approach, but not expected to reduce effectiveness of advertising program No adverse impact to special events, pool, or senior center Capital Improvement-Proy-ant: These cuts are from deferring two projects and have no expected negative impacts: • New Accounting Computer System • Vinton Business Center Sign Town of Vinton FY 2008-09 Proposed Budget Reductions Budget Revised Revision Dept No Department FY 08-09 FY 08-09 1100 Council 137,999 126,999 11,000 1200 Town Manager 175,886 173,716 2,170 1203 Human Resources 93,984 87,574 6,410 1214 Finance Department 256,291 244,591 11,700 Total General Administration 664,160 632,880 31,280 3101 Police Department 1,848,117 1,814,225 33,892 3102 Communication Services 471,345 459,432 11,913 3103 Emergency Services 8,452 1,579 6,873 3105 Police Grants 166,772 166,772 0 3205 Fire & EMS Services 877,137 842,507 34,630 3501 Animal Control 106,645 102,848 3,797 Total Public Safety 3,478,468 3,387,363 91,105 1221 Town Garage 66,760 66,760 0 4101 Street Maintenance 1,329,608 1,291,368 38,240 4105 Snow& Inc Removal 29,375 29,375 0 4108 Traffic Signs/Street Lights 134,010 129,010 5„000 4202 Street Cleaning 65,770 65,770 0 4203 Refuse Collection 498,297 486,797 11,500 4206 Recycling 63,606 62,606 1,000 4304 Building & Gounds 158,171 152,741 5,430 Total Public Works 2,345,597 2,284,427 61,170 7101 Special Programs 136,379 129,014 7,365 7103 War Memorial 340,339 312,089 28,250 7105 Swimming Pool and Parks 92,159 89,354 2,805 7107 Senior Citizen Program 111,750 107,812 3,938 Total Special Programs 680,627 638,269 42,358 8101 Planning&Zoning 297,454 290,754 6,700 8150 Economic Development 23,065 20,755 2,310 8160 Public Transportation 36,000 36,000 0 8170 Vinton Business Center 51000 4.500 500 Total Community Development 361,519 352,009 9,510 8800 Debt Service 403,892 403,892 0 Total Non-Departmental 403,892 403,892 0 9950 Transfer-CIP 218,584 157,909 60,675 Total Transfer-CIP 218,584 157,909 60,675 Total General Fund 8,152,847 7,856,749 296,098 C: lw E E 0 C> L) � 0) C6 0 0 0 0 0 CD C) 0 "a C) 0 C) 0 00 CD 0 a) 0 Lo C) CD CD (M C) C)m U-) CD Cllj 0 co U-) IL C 0 Ul) 0000000000000000 0 CU C) C) N 0 C) 000 000 CD C) 0 C) 00 CD C> 0 C 0 — U') 0 0 0 C) C> CO LO C) 0 C) 0 0 0 0 0 LO U-) r- U-) U-) N N N LO N LO T- M (N CN CN CT Ll- (D ry 0 0 C) C) 00 CD CD 0 C> t7 a) C> C) CD C) C> C) O 0 CD CD CD CD 0 U-) CD LO C) p c) Q LO LO N 't to inCV C) a) LO E U. ry c CN o E E 0 0 D D) 0) 0 LL 1102 C c 0 a) "a 0 c:- CL>* > to sr 27 C: co c M W 3: 0 _0 4- CL E 0 L5 c CU (D 0 c > -.7 Lj- 0 E u 4) 2 0 0 D CL fl) = E: cn V) CL CL 0 12 c (1) a) -0 a) C — > 0 cl) a m (J) 0 0 o C CY) c 0) m L- CD 0 0 co C73CD 0 0 0. 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