Waynesboro Zoning Ordinance Jan 1, 2011

STEP 1:  Click on the ZONING MAP tab above, then click on the PROPOSED Zoning Map to look for your property.  From this map, you will be able to determine your proposed zoning district and any overlay districts (or contact the Planning Department (942-6604) for assistance). 

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The chart below generally shows how the current zoning districts will be converted into new districts.  If you know your existing/ previous district, then use this chart to determine your new/ proposed district.

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Note, if you received a letter on September 24th indicating that your property is proposed to be redistricted individually, then use the PROPOSED or New District found on the letter’s mailing address label.  

STEP 2: Go to §2.5.2, Residential districts purpose statements, or §2.6.1, Nonresidential districts purpose statements, to review the intent of the district applied to your property.

STEP 3: Go to §2.4, Use Table, for details on uses permitted on your property. Find the row that lists the specific use you’ve identified. Match this row to your district (across the top of the table) to determine if the use you want to establish is permitted. If the use you’ve identified is not listed, go to §10.2.1.C, Similar use interpretation.

STEP 4: If your use is permitted, before building the structure or establishing the use, you must get the appropriate permits approved (see Article 7). For details on maximum density, minimum lot size, required yards (setbacks) and similar standards see: 

• §2.5.4, Conventional development option (residential districts);
• §2.5.5, Cluster development option (residential districts);
• §2.5.6, Nonresidential development standards (in residential districts); and
• §2.6.3, Nonresidential development standards (in nonresidential districts).

For specific use standards, see Article 4. The use may also be subject to the site development standards in Article 5.

STEP 5: Don’t forget that the overlay districts established in §3.3 may apply to your property.  These requirements are intended to help you and the City ensure that your project is legally established and that it matches the development vision that Waynesboro, as a community, desires.

Follow Steps 1 through 5 above, to identify your zoning district and the permitted uses. You can find the specific details for the permitted uses in your zoning district in either Article 4 or you can also find the various site development standards that apply to your property in Article 5.

Only the City Council may rezone property – following public notice and hearings. See §7.4, Zoning Map Amendments (Rezoning), for details on the procedure.