Property request · conditional use permit
Request by James Robert Caudle, Jr., owner, for a Conditional Use
Planning Commission hearingWaiting for the minutes
Board decides (county’s record, Jan 9, p. 13)Approved, 5-0 · Jan 9
A step the records show opens the record itself.
In plain words
James Robert Caudle, Jr., owner, asked for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a small retail business, furniture repair shop, on property zoned A-1 (Agricultural), Agriculture.1,2 The property is Tax Map Parcel #9-A(1)-34, located at 2829 Northumberland Highway.2 Mr. Caudle told the Board of Supervisors that his plans are to have a retail shop and repair furniture.2 A public hearing was held and no comments were made, and Zoning Administrator Philip Marston read the suggested conditions.2 The Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 to approve the permit with the suggested conditions.3 The conditions cover permits and licenses, signage, lighting, and parking spaces, and non-compliance brings the permit back before the Board for possible revocation.2
Summarized from the county’s records, September 29.
Where each sentence comes from
- “Request by James Robert Caudle, Jr., owner, for a Conditional Use”The matter as the records title it
- “Permit to allow a small retail business, furniture repair shop, on property zoned A-1, Agriculture.” … “The property is shown as Tax Map Parcel #9-A(1)-34 and is located at 2829 Northumberland Highway.” … “Mr. Caudle informed the Board that his plans are to have a retail shop and repair furniture.” … “Public Hearing Open. No comments were made. Public Hearing Closed. Zoning Administrator Philip Marston read the suggested conditions.” … “Non-compliance of any of these conditions shall result in this permit to come back before the Board of Supervisors for possible revocation.”Request by James Robert Caudle, Jr., owner, for a Conditional Use · full text
- “Motion to approve the Conditional Use Permit to allow a small retail business, furniture repair shop, on property zoned A-1, Agriculture with the suggested conditions.” … “Vote 5-0: yes, James M. Long, Richard F. Haynie, James W. Brann, Chip Williams, AC Fisher, Jr.; no, none.”Jan 9, 2025 · Board of Supervisors · Motion carried, 5-0
Written automatically from the county’s records. Each sentence has to quote the record it comes from, word for word, or it’s left out. The records have the final say.
Zoning districts here
A-1 · AgriculturalWhat the ordinance says it’s forHide
“This district covers the portions of the County which are occupied by various open uses, including farms, orchards, vineyards, forests, and parks. This district is established for the specific purpose of facilitating existing and future farming and forestry operations, conserving water and other natural resources, reducing soil erosion, protecting watersheds and reducing hazards from flood and fire. To ensure the success of the above goals, it is necessary to maintain as low a density of residential development as is reasonable. The character of this district should remain agricultural in nature, with residential, industry or small commercial business permitted only when it will benefit the immediate area without degrading the environment.”
Zoning Ordinance § 148-19
Words the law defines
Conditional use permit
Virginia law calls this a special exception, or special use permit:
“‘Special exception’ means a special use that is a use not permitted in a particular district except by a special use permit granted under the provisions of this chapter and any zoning ordinances adopted herewith.”
Code of Virginia § 15.2-2201, Chapter 22. Planning, Subdivision of Land and Zoning
What’s happened
- Thu9Jan
Board of Supervisors · a vote
ApprovedRequest by James Robert Caudle, Jr., owner, for a Conditional Use
Motion to approve the Conditional Use Permit to allow a small retail business, furniture repair shop, on property zoned A-1, Agriculture with the suggested conditions. This motion is made… Show allMotion to approve the Conditional Use Permit to allow a small retail business, furniture repair shop, on property zoned A-1, Agriculture with the suggested conditions. This motion is made in due consideration of the public health and safety, the general welfare of the community, public necessity, convenience, and in the exercise of good zoning practices and in pursuant to the body’s statutory authority.
Moved by Haynie, seconded by Long
Meeting by meeting, newest first, in the records’ own words. Each vote names the minutes it’s written in.
The records
Gathered from Northumberland County’s agendas, minutes and notices. Checked October 26.