Public Hearing Changes to Zoning Ordinance

NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to §§ 15.2-2204, 15.2-2251, and 15.2-2253 of the Code of Virginia, as amended, that Shenandoah Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., in the Shenandoah Town Hall at 426 First Street in Shenandoah, Virginia.

The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment concerning the following proposed changes to the zoning ordinance set forth in Chapter 50, Article II, of the Town Code:

Sections 50-33 Definitions

Description for Duplex added.

Travel Trailer description revised to note it can’t be used as dwelling.

Section 50-66 R-1 Zoning

R-1, (b)(8) Home occupation added as by right

Section 50-67 R-2 Zoning

R-2, (b)(8) Home occupation added as by right

(d)(2) and (3) updated to allow 2 family structure (Duplex) to split a 7500 sq ft lot for
separate ownership

Section 50-68 R-3 Zoning

R-3,(b)(10) Home occupation added as by right

Section 50-71 Floodplain Management

Repealed and moved to Chapter 51

Section 50-101 Fences

(e) added to define fence height of 10’ in commercial areas.

Section 50-105 Signs

Whole section revised to bring it current with State Code.

Section 50-112 Home Occupations

(a) revised to add accessory building as allowed location

(c) description note that a business license is required

(d) description of occupation examples added

Copies of the proposed changes and the Town’s zoning ordinance are available at the Shenandoah Town Hall at 426 First Street in Shenandoah, Virginia, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday.

NOTE: Any hearing-impaired individual who needs an interpreter must notify the Town Office at least seven days prior to the public hearing.

Shenandoah Town Council

Submitted by: Charlie E. Jenkins, Town Manager