§ 3-6. Area Regulations.  


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  • 3-6-1 Minimum lot area: The minimum lot area for permitted principal uses shall be five (5) acres except for the following: (i) Lawful nonconforming lots; (ii) the minimum lot area shall be one (1) acre for a family division lot; (iii) the minimum lot area for conditional uses may be modified in conjunction with approval of a conditional use by the Board of Supervisors pursuant to Article 17 herein; (iv) there shall be no minimum lot area for dedicated well lots as long as all requirements of the Virginia Department of Health and the Culpeper County Water and Wastewater Standards are met.

    3-6-2 Existing Lots of Record: Any lot which was lawfully recorded prior to the date of adoption of this ordinance, and where such lot met the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance in effect at the time of recordation, then such lot may be used for any use permitted in the Zoning District in which it is located even if the lot does not meet the current minimum district size, lot area, lot width and/or shape requirements of the district, provided all the other regulations of this ordinance can be satisfied.

    (Ord. of 5-7-2013(2))

(Ord. of 5-7-2013(2))