§ 90-293. Uses and structures permitted by special exception.

The following uses and structures are permitted by special exception in the R-3 general residential district:

(1)

Removal of topsoil, in accordance with the requirements of section 54-6.

(2)

Tree stump landfills. Stumps and other natural vegetation may be buried in designated areas, provided:

a.

A surveyed plat of the landfilling site so designated is recorded in the clerk of the circuit court's office;

b.

All county erosion control and reclamation ordinances are adhered to; and

c.

Such other conditions as required by the board that are deemed appropriate.

(3)

Adult communities are permitted subject to the following conditions:

a.

The minimum gross site acreage shall be 50 acres.

b.

The project will be served by public sewer and water.

c.

The development will be an age-restricted community. At least one of the purchasers must be 55 years old or older.

d.

A mixture of single-family detached lots and attached homes will be provided.

e.

Each single-family detached lot shall have a minimum of 7,000 square feet and 70 feet of lot width.

f.

Attached units shall be side to side. No more than four units may be attached in a single structure.

g.

A homeowners' association shall be created, which will own and operate all of the common elements of the development.

h.

Due to the special nature of adult communities, the following exceptions to existing provisions are permitted, provided all of the conditions in this subsection are met:

1.

With approval from the board of supervisors the roads within the development need not be accepted into the state system or may be restricted from public access so long as provision is made for their maintenance by the homeowners' association. All such roads shall be constructed to VDOT standards and shall have curb and gutter. The minimum road width shall be 30 feet from face of curb to face of curb.

2.

Lots do not have to have frontage on a public road.

3.

Attached homes may have individual lots which are not subject to the lot provisions otherwise applicable to lots for detached homes, or may be sold as condominium units.

(4)

Family day care home (large).

(5)

Home professional and trade offices.

(6)

Home occupation in an accessory building.

(Code 1988, § 17-133; Ord. No. O-02-012, 10-22-2002; Ord. No. O-13-10 (06-11-2013), § 2, 6-11-2013)

(Code 1988, § 17-133; Ord. No. O-02-012, 10-22-2002; Ord. No. O-13-10 (06-11-2013), § 2, 6-11-2013)