ARTICLE III. DISTRICTS

DIVISION 3. BUSINESS DISTRICTS

Sec. 24.1-334. WCI-Water-oriented commercial/industrial district.

(a) Statement of intent. The WCI district is intended to provide opportunities for various types of activities oriented toward and requiring access to the water. The locational characteristics of such uses often dictate that they be within or in close proximity to residential areas or areas with limited vehicular accessibility. To that extent, the regulations established are designed to ensure an appropriate and compatible range of commercial and industrial activities. The WCI district is intended for application in areas designated for water-oriented commercial/industrial development by the comprehensive plan.

(b) Dimensional standards. Each lot created or used shall be subject to the following dimensional standards:

WCI-WATER-ORIENTED COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT

Use
Classification

Minimum
Lot Requirements(1)

Minimum
Yard Requirements

Maximum
Building
Height

 

Area

Width

Front

Side

Rear

 
All Permitted & Special Uses

1 acre
4000m2

150'
45m

45'
12.5m

20'(2)
6m

50'(2)
15m

50'
15m

(1) These minimum lot requirements apply where both public water and public sewer are available. For lots not served by public water and public sewer, refer to section 24.1-204.

(2) Yards are not required for uses requiring locations immediately adjacent to or above the water.

Minimum District Size – None

NOTE:

Performance standards and special use permit requirements or conditions may increase yard and lot requirements. See article IV.

(c) Special requirements.

(1) Outdoor display of goods or material shall be permitted in any yard area provided it does not encroach upon any required landscaping, vehicular circulation, parking or loading space, or interfere with sight triangles or distance.

(2) Outdoor storage of goods or material shall be permitted in rear yards only and only if it does not encroach on any other required element on the site.

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