Historic District Overlay Ordinance

Town of Lawrenceville, Virginia
HISTORIC DISTRICT ORDINANCE (HDO)
April, 2009

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TOWN OF LAWRENCEVILLE, VIRGINIA
HISTORIC DISTRICT ORDINANCE (HDO)
To be added as an amendment to the existing Code of the Town of Lawrenceville as Appendix A, Article 23.
THE CODE
OF THE TOWN OF
LAWRENCEVILLE, VIRGINIA
Published by Order of the Town Council
Adopted:
Effective:
Officials of the Town of Lawrenceville:
Mayor
Douglas R. Pond
Council
Joyce D. Bland
H.B. Brockwell, Jr.
Harry S. Holman
Scott E. Martin
Esther B. Sanderson
Robert F. Pecht, III
Town Manager
Carl J. Dean
Town of Lawrenceville
400 North Main Street,
Lawrenceville, Virginia 23868
Phone: 434-848-2414
Programmatic assistance provided by:
Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development
Town planning and research assistance provided by:
Jonathan Brown, Public Realm Planners
3309 Hanover Avenue
Richmond, VA 23221
jwallacebrown@msn.com
LAWRENCEVILLE HISTORIC DISTRICT ORDINANCE

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CONTENTS:
Article 23: HISTORIC DISTRICT (OVERLAY) ORDINANCE
23-1: STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT
23-2: OVERLAY ZONING CONCEPT AND PLANNING
23-2a: Conceptual basis
23-2b: Power to establish
23-3: DEFINITIONS
23-4: HISTORIC DISTRICT BOUNDARIES (MAP)
23-5: GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
23-5a: Ancillary structures
23-5b: Building heights
23-5c: Building exterior appearance
23-5d: Crosswalks
23-5e: Residential Densities
23-5f: Facades
23-5g: Fencing
23-5h: Lot Coverage and Floor Area Ratio
23-5i: Landscaping
23-5j: Land Uses
23-5k: Lighting
23-5l: Parking
23-5m: Screening
23-5n: Public Signage
23-5o: Private signage
23-5p: Streetscapes
23-6: ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES
23-7: PERMITTING AND APPROVAL PROCESS
23-8: INVENTORY OF HISTORIC STRUCTURES
23-9: APPEALS
23-10: VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
23-11: APPENDIX:
23-11a: Existing regulations

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23-1: STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT
The Town of Lawrenceville recognizes the value and importance of the creation of a separate
regulated zone for its downtown, from here referred to as “the DISTRICT”. This overlay is a
specific regulatory tool that provides the framework for future development in accordance with
the Town’s 2007 Vision and development goals. The Lawrenceville Vision statement’s pream-
ble:
Historic Lawrenceville is the vibrant shining star of Southern Virginia. Downtown Law-
renceville is an eclectic, walkable, charming area enriched by an interaction between
higher education institutions and a diverse local community. A wonderful quality of life
makes Lawrenceville’s downtown a destination for nature lovers, business leaders, entre-
preneurs and artists. The town has a reputation as a welcoming and warm respite for
families, students, historians and visitors from across the nation.
In an effort to fulfill this Vision, the overlay is intended to provide a more secured investment
environment, a transparent and swift approval process for new and redevelopment proposals,
and protection of Lawrenceville’s historic and cultural assets. Development and redevelopment
within the DISTRICT will also be compatible with and promote the following Town objectives:
23-1a. Encourage development that is aligned with the Town’s 2008 Comprehensive
Plan objectives.
23-1b. Encourage development that is aligned with the Town’s 2008 revitalization plan.
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23-1c. Encourage the development of residential, commercial, institutional, and mixed-
use buildings that increase business activities, enhance historic typologies, and that make eco-
nomic restructuring possible. 
23-1d. Improve the Town’s pedestrian environment and civic amenities to create inviting
and valuable public spaces.
23-1e. Protect Lawrenceville’s significant historic buildings and structures.
 2008 Lawrenceville Comprehensive Plan., Chapter V: Plan for the Future., part 5: Future Land Use Trends and Likely Development Sce-
narios., pp. V-7 through V-9. The plan recommends the creation of overlay zones for areas in and directly adjacent to downtown. It also recom-
mends amending the zoning ordinance to allow for housing above ground floor retail.
 Land Planning and Design Associates,. Draft Downtown Revitalization Plan., pp. 11-27. The recently submitted plans for revitalization
discusses an array of creative ways to enhance Lawrenceville’s downtown, including improving sidewalks, crosswalks, and increasing the area
of pedestrian space. Façade improvements to buildings along streets is also seen as a way to mitigate blight in downtown. Amenities that are
applicable to this ordinance can be found in the plan’s recommendations for physical improvements. “Site Furnishings” such as Benches, Plant-
ers, Trash receptacles, and Light Posts are all recommended improvements. Some emphasis was also placed upon including the proper street
trees and signage throughout downtown.
Accordino, John., Wilson, Craig., Lawrenceville Downtown Enhancement Plan, Part II: Marketing/Branding and Economic Restructur-
ing Plans. Plan calls for strategies to incorporate increased retail activity especially in the food preparation and dining markets. It also calls for
downtown, market rate housing. The overlay intends to provide the regulatory framework for these recommendations.

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23-2: OVERLAY ZONING CONCEPT AND PLANNING
23-2a. Conceptual basis
The concept of the overlay zone was originally developed, in part, as a response to the
rigidity and complexity of conventional Euclidean land use regulations that provide little
flexibility and greater constraints when trying to redevelop or improve land. The overlay is
a complete zone placed on top of a designated area or zone identifying special provisions or
covenants in addition to, or in place of, the original zone.
As a planning tool, special incentives can be written into the overlay that provide for an
easier approval process as well as a more secure investment environment. Overlays also
create a mechanism to implement comprehensive plan objectives for local government and
help to coordinate land use and transportation planning. For example, many towns maintain
historic districts and have very specific covenants that must be followed when building or
redeveloping a site. Development within a historic overlays often include standards for form
including, paint color, architectural type, lot size, tree species, sidewalks, street width, and
other details that affect appearance. Other overlays may focus upon the use of land such as
natural resource protection overlays which may have incentives toward “green” building
practices, walkability, and higher densities.
Some of the direct benefits of the overlay is the potential for attracting development. By
securing an area with an overlay, it sends a strong message to the development community
that their investment is safe and will not be undermined by incompatible uses.
23-2b. Power to Establish 
2b-i. Title.
An ordinance regulating and restricting the use of buildings, structures, and land, and
providing for the administration, enforcement and amendment thereof in the Town of
Lawrenceville, and for said purpose of dividing the town into districts. This ordinance
shall be known and cited as the "Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Lawrenceville, Vir-
ginia."
2b-ii Authority
Whereas, by act of the General Assembly of Virginia, Code of Virginia, § 15.2-2280 et
seq., and amendments thereto, any locality may, by ordinance, classify the territory un-
der its jurisdiction or any substantial portion thereof into districts of such number, shape
and size as it may deem best suited to carry out the purposes of this article, and in each
district it may regulate, restrict, permit, prohibit, and determine the following:
 The use of land, buildings, structures and other premises for agricultural, business, industrial, residen-
tial, floodplain and other specific uses;
 The size, height, area, bulk, location, erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, mainte-
nance, razing, or removal of structures;
 The areas and dimensions of land, water, and air space to be occupied by buildings, structures and
 Euclidean here is used to denote any zoning pattern that segregates all land uses to a point where mobility is feasible primarily by
individual automobile and income levels are stratified.
 The Code of the Town of Lawrenceville, Virginia., Appendix A., Zoning., Article 1, Title, Authority, Purpose., 2006 Municode.com

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uses, and of courts, yards, and other open spaces to be left unoccupied by uses and structures, includ-
ing variations in the sizes of lots based on whether a public or community water supply or sewer sys-
tem is available and used; or
 The excavation or mining of soil or other natural resources
2b-iii. Purpose, intent.
Be it therefore ordained by the Lawrenceville Town Council upon recommendation of
the Town of Lawrenceville Planning Commission and having given due notice of public
hearings on the proposed zoning ordinance and having held such hearings, that the zon-
ing regulations and districts herein set forth are for the purpose of promoting and im-
proving public health, safety, convenience or welfare and to plan for the future develop-
ment of the town and of further accomplishing the objectives of Code of Virginia, § 15.2
-2200 et seq., as amended, and therefore, the following is hereby known as the Zoning
Ordinance of the Town of Lawrenceville, Virginia, together with the accompanying Of-
ficial Zoning Map. This zoning ordinance is inclusive by design. This ordinance allows
uses specifically identified with the ordinance. Uses not specifically identified within
the ordinance are not allowed. This ordinance has been designed to:
 Provide for adequate light, air, convenience of access, from fire, flood, and other dangers;
 Reduce or prevent congestion in the public streets;
 Facilitate the creation of a convenient, attractive and secure community;
 Facilitate the provision of adequate police and fire protection, disaster evacuation, civil defense, trans-
portation, water, flood protection, parks, playgrounds, forests, recreational facilities, and other public
requirements;
 Protect against one or more of the following: overcrowding of land, undue density of population in rela-
tion to the community facilities existing or available, obstruction of light or air, danger and congestion
in travel and transportation, or loss of life, health or property from fire, flood, panic, or other dangers;
and
 Encourage economic development activities that provide desirable employment and enlarge the tax
base.
2b-iv. Matters considered in the drawing of this ordinance.
This zoning ordinance and map are developed with reasonable consideration for the ex-
isting use and character of property; and the existing land use plan, the suitability of
property for various uses, the trends of growth or change, the current and future require-
ment of the town as to land for various purposes as determined by population and eco-
nomic studies and other studies; the transportation requirements of the town; the hous-
ing, parks, playgrounds, recreation areas, and other public services; for the conservation
of natural resources, and the preservation of floodplain, and the conservation of proper-
ties and their values and the encouragement of the most appropriate use of land through-
out the town.

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23-3. DEFINITIONS
23-3a. Ancillary - Ancillary buildings are secondary structures that are nearly adjacent to a
primary building often used for garages, offices, workshops, small apartments, or storage.
Within traditional neighborhoods, ancillary dwellings play a critical role in providing af-
fordable housing as well as supplemental income for property owner.
23-3b. Cornices - An outward projecting element upon the top of a building that visually
frames or “crowns” the structure.
23-3c. Bollards - A strong and decorative post that can be used to frame a public space for
pedestrians.
23-3d. Kiosks - A large, permanent structure used for displaying important information
about a place. Uses for kiosks include town maps, event displays, municipal notices, news-
papers and periodicals, refreshments, and in some cases small retail items.
23-3e. Lintels - A horizontal support beam above a door or window.
23-3f. Massing - The relationship between a structures size and shape with its adjacent sur-
roundings.
23-3g. Mission style - usually referred to when describing the architectural details of histor-
ic Spanish missions of the 19th century where an emphasis on archways, arcades, and plas-
tered stucco were characteristic.
23-3h. Pilasters - any column on a building that is only slightly protruding from the face of
a wall or acting solely ornamental, such as on the edges of an entrance.
23-3i. Porticos - A portico is a large porch at the entrance of a building with a roof and col-
umns.
23-3j. String course - often made of brick, the string course is a band of larger or protruding
masonry that emphasizes the separation between floors or elements of a building.
23-3k. Typologies - The study or classification of types according to distinct characteristics.
23-3l. Xeriscaping - gardening or plant production that requires little or close to no water.
Xeriscaping is often used in extreme dry climates and upon roof-tops.

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23-4. HISTORIC DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
(extents to be determined)
LAWRENCEVILLE VILLAGE DISTRICT OVERLAY ORDINANCE

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23-5. GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
23-5a. Ancillary structures: For those structures that accompany or play an accessory
role toward a primary building, the following standards apply:
i. exterior features upon the primary building that are of an original or historic
character shall be retained or incorporated during new construction. This includes,
but is not limited to, walls, windows, roof lines, doors, paint colors, general build-
ing materials, fencing, walkways, and landscaping.
ii. Any ancillary structures used for residential purposes must follow existing gen-
eral building codes of the Town.
23-5b. Building Heights: The general building height of any new construction shall not
exceed 4 stories or 50 feet. Neighboring buildings shall maintain an equal or single story differ-
ential.
23-5c. Building Exterior Appearance: Building design for rehabilitation and new con-
struction shall match that of existing buildings in the DISTRICT and should strive to emulate
the following design characteristics:
5c-i. The architectural massing of buildings should show a defined base, middle,
and top segments and shall not exceed 80 ft in horizontal width on any one street
facing building
5c-ii. Corner buildings shall incorporate side walls as frontage, with windows and
awnings so as to encourage visibility and attractive street-life. Corner buildings
are encouraged to be used for alfresco dining establishments.
5c-iii. For all non-dining, general uses, awnings and canopies shall generally be
required for all buildings at the ground level and shall not extend more than 4 ft
over the sidewalk and not less than 3 ft from the building. The goal is a unified
appearance of entrances. Colors and materials are approved by the DISTRICT
commission.
5c-iv. Building materials: when replacing building materials within the DIS-
TRICT consideration shall be taken to insure compatibility with existing historic
materials.
5c-v. Lawrenceville typological details: various details that exist in Lawrence-
ville’s historic buildings should be emulated as often as possible such as unique
and historic windows, doors, signage, cornices, finials, etc. (see Diagram 2: Anat-
omy of historic district building façade)
23-5d Crosswalks: Where possible crosswalks shall include curb extensions to increase
pedestrian safety and street attractiveness. Crosswalk width should be no less than 6 feet at
both end and mid-block crossings. Crosswalks shall be constructed of a brick, stone, or mason-
ry material and be of a compatible color.

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23-5e. Residential Densities: Prior to this ordinance, residential densities within Law-
renceville’s historic downtown were not regulated. Any future residential development within
the district shall be a minimum of 30 units per acre for apartments and condominiums or a max-
imum of 30 for mixed use buildings. These densities will provide for a compatible appearance
to the existing buildings on Main Street. (add images) While there may exist some instances for
15-18 units per acre townhouse densities, such as along borders and gateways, single family
detached shall not be permitted within the district.
23-5f. Facades: Facades shall follow the general recommendations outlined within the
current Downtown Revitalization Plan. Generally speaking, facades should be constructed
and articulated with a variety of materials to provide some visual stimulation to pedestrians, in-
cluding varied colors and materials historic to Lawrenceville. Windows and balconies are en-
couraged to provide added street life and safety. Reflective glass and exposed cinder block is
not permitted. Entryways to buildings shall be emphasized as well as first floor windows. The
following architectural amenities are encouraged during the new construction of buildings with-
in the DISTRICT. Cornices, string course, window sills, outdoor patios, lintels, pilasters, porti-
cos, and window boxes.
23-5g. Fencing: Fencing
is prohibited throughout the
district accept for areas that
may be specifically dedicated
to single family detached
housing or screening. (see
screening) The type of fenc-
ing acceptable includes 4 foot
LAWRENCEVILLE VILLAGE DISTRICT OVERLAY ORDINANCE
 (See Part VI, Architectural Guidelines)
Diagram 2: Anatomy of a historic district
building façade.
shows the various details expected to include
when constructing a new or rehabilitating an
existing mixed-use building façade.
TOP / CORNICE
A decorative support
projecting from the top
of an exterior wall
MIDDLE
The “Middle” includes
distinct brickwork and
windows and can be 1-3
stories of non-retail
uses.
BASE
The “Base” typically is
for retail uses and is
distinct in its area of
glass and framing.
BULKHEAD
Area separating the
sidewalk and the win-
dow. Could be made of
wood, tile, or decorative
metal
PILASTERS
A decorative vertical
element upon corners,
windows and doorways.
DISPLAY WINDOW
Polished glass that
stretches from the top to
the bottom of the BASE.
TRANSOM
Operable windows
above doors or display
windows. Transoms can
be made of decorative,
stained, or clear glass.
ROSETTE
Decorative element
connecting columns to
lintels
LINTEL
Structural support for
upper or parapet wall
SILL
A horizontal element at
the base of a window
WINDOW HOOD
A projecting member on
top of window intended
for support and visual
drama. Usually made of
stone.

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wood picket or iron fencing that is of a wrought, mission, or other ornamental pattern subject to
the approval of the DISTRICT commission.
23-5h. Lot Coverage and Floor Area Ratio (Main Street F.A.R.): Both the Lot Cover-
age as well as the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) shall follow the traditional pattern of existing Main
Street buildings. The existing FAR is approximately 1:.5 to 1:1. Stories above 2 are acceptable
within the DISTRICT when this set-backs are followed, however, single storied buildings are
not permitted. (see Diagram 1 for lot coverage for building footprints) Careful attention toward
building frontage shall ensure a continuous street wall with building orientations that are paral-
lel and address the street, avoiding gaps between facades. Setbacks within the district shall be 0
with Side-Yards generally 0 unless otherwise permitted by commission.
23-5i. Landscaping: permitted land-
scaping within the district shall consist of street trees, hanging baskets, planter boxes, and roof-
top gardens or xeriscaping. Within those areas where land uses are primarily residential, any
major landscaping alterations shall be submitted to the DISTRICT commission for approval in
the form of a landscape plan that includes the species of plants and their position on the proper-
ty. The intent of the ordinance is to preserve the historic character and uniform look of the DIS-
TRICT. For a list of acceptable street trees, refer to the Lawrenceville 2008 Revitalization
Plan, Appendix E “Shade Trees”.
23-5j. Land Uses: The use of land within the district shall follow a pattern of mixed us-
es for lots and buildings. Generally speaking, commercial, institutional, civic, office, and resi-
dential shall be incorporated into the Village. Commercial examples may include yet are not
limited to: restaurants, cafés, bakeries, florists, dry cleaners, banks, pharmacies, antique shops,
arts and crafts supplies, book stores, general retail stores, apparel, pet shops, tobacco shops,
hardware, general office supplies, telecommunications retailers, hotels, hostels, and any other
commercial businesses suitable for the scale and themes for downtown.
Institutional or civic uses suitable yet not limited to: government offices, libraries, local
Diagram 1: Distinguishing Floor Area Ratio (F.A.R).
shows three separate ways to achieve F.A.R. of 1:1. The
Lot Coverage can be seen in 100, 50, and 25% examples.
The Setbacks and Side-Yards are seen as acceptable when
at zero (0).
Stories greater than 2 are acceptable when setbacks and
Side-Yard setback requirements are followed.
1-story @
F.A.R. =100%
2 stories @
F.A.R. = 50%
4 stories @
F.A.R. = 25%
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health and human services buildings, college offices, classrooms, and bookstores, etc.
Office uses shall be typically located above retail unless otherwise granted by Town.
Residential uses suitable for the Village District shall include second story and above apart-
ments, condominiums, and assisted living facilities. Live/work arrangements are encouraged
throughout the DISTRICT as well.
23-5k. Lighting: Public lighting styles for the district shall be contiguous throughout
streets and public spaces, unless otherwise needed for special circumstances.
23-5l. Parking: all parking shall be located behind buildings with entrances from the
side or rear. Parking decks are permitted behind buildings only.
23-5m. Screening: Proper screening shall be employed to trash collection areas, loading
areas, transformers, and HVAC systems. Screening shall be constructed with the intent of
matching the materials and characteristics of the adjacent buildings. Where public utilities are
concerned the Town shall maintain a uniform design and type for all screening.
23-5n. Public Signage: A standardized sign type and material shall remain contiguous
for all public signs, including those for traffic, information, and direction. Informational signs
shall follow the recommendations of the Downtown Revitalization Plan. The color for all mu-
nicipal signs within the district shall be dark brown with white, Times New Roman, or similar
font. (see Part O-ix “color scheme”) Private signage shall attempt to conform to the following
basic principles for size and design:
23-5o. Private Signage: All new and improved signage shall be submitted to the DIS-
TRICT commission for approval prior to construction.
i. Ground-level, on-site signs: Unless otherwise specified, there shall be no private, on-
site ground level signs permitted within the DISTRICT.
ii. Window signs: Any permanent or non permanent signs that are placed inside the store
front glass shall be limited to 25% of the window area
iii. Projecting signs: Any sign projecting outward shall not exceed 1/3 the width of the
sidewalk, nor shall the sign extend 3-feet beyond the first floor elevation.
iv. Flush-mount signs: Flush-mounted signs shall stay within 75% of the width of the
building frontage and shall not exceed 42 inches in height.
23-5p. Streetscape Amenities:
5o-i. Bicycle racks: All bicycle racks shall be inverted 36” high, 24” wide, u-shaped, 2
inch in diameter pipes painted brown to denote village district. Racks should be places adja-
cent to curb and parallel to street.
5o-ii. Bollards: Bollards shall be used as either permanent or temporary (removable) bar-
riers to vehicular traffic in key locations within the district. They shall be made of a style
complimentary to rest of village amenities and be between 30” and 40” high and between
30” and 60” apart. Bollards shall be made to hold connecting chains where necessary.
5o-iii. Benches and movable chairs: Benches shall reflect the historic nature of the Town

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and be made of durable material, preferably cast iron. Benches shall be constructed with
center arm rests to avoid sleeping. Movable chairs shall be located only within areas desig-
nated as public parks or pedestrian streets and should be made of an inexpensive material. .
5o-iv. Alfresco dining areas: These areas shall maintain awnings or umbrellas above all
tables, shall be wrapped with chain and bollards to distinguish from public areas, and shall
have Movable chairs made of a durable material. Plastic chairs and tables are not permitted.
(See examples of chairs recommended) Tables shall be either square or round not to exceed
seating for 4. Wooden “picnic” style tables are forbidden.
5o-v. Newspaper stands and kiosks: Newspaper and free periodical or informational
stands shall be singular units that house 4-6 periodicals, painted dark brown or black. Stands
shall be conveniently located at strategic locations within the district adjacent and parallel to
curb. Informational Kiosks shall be made to reflect the historic scheme of the district, allow
areas for public information, and Town and County message boards.
5o-vi. Recycling and waste receptacles: There shall be receptacles for both recycling and
waste management along streets. Waste receptacles shall be constructed of a durable material
such as iron preferably matching other amenities such as chairs and benches. Recycling re-
ceptacles shall be directly adjacent to waste and be highlighted with special language of sym-
bols that distinguish it from waste cans. Recycling receptacles should also be covered with
an durable plastic lid with a 4 inch hole to guard against unwanted materials.
5o-vii. Public art. Public art is encouraged throughout the district and should be con
structured of a durable material that can withstand outdoor elements.
5o-viii. Street vending. Street vending is encouraged within designated areas of the dis-
trict. Pull carts may be placed upon sidewalks but may not obstruct pedestrian traffic. Pull
carts may only be stationed parallel to curbs and never upon or in front of doorways or win-
dows. Pull carts may also be placed within any available parking space with wheels adjacent
to curb. Pull cart or vending table sizes may not exceed 15 square feet’ in area.
5o-ix. Color scheme: A uniform color scheme for public amenities is critical for maintain-
ing contiguity, visual drama, and a secured investment environment. The following is a gen-
eral color palette for all public structures such as street lamps, traffic lights, traffic poles,
wayfinding signs, traffic signs, street signs, way-finding signs, gateway signs, waste and re-
cycling receptacles, bicycle racks, benches, bollards, and seasonal street pole banners, etc.
 U. S. Department of the Interior., National Park Service., Lawrenceville Historic District., Lawrenceville, Virginia National Register of
Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section 7 Page 1.

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23-6. ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES: (determined by architect)
23-7. PERMITTING AND APPROVAL PROCESS:
23-7a. State law ref-
erences: Penal- ties for viola-
tion of ordinances, Code of Vir-
ginia, § 15.2- 1429.
Thirti- eth. To pass
and enforce all by-
laws, rules, regulations and ordinances which it may deem necessary for the good order and government
of the town, the management of its property, the conduct of its affairs, the peace, comfort, convenience,
order, morals, health and protection of its citizens or their property, and to do such other things and pass
such other laws as may be necessary or proper to carry into full effect, all power, authority, capacity, or
jurisdiction, which is or shall be granted to or vested in said town, or in the council or officers thereof, or
which may be necessarily incident to a municipal corporation.
State law references: Counties, cities and towns, Code of Virginia, title 15.2; powers of cities and towns,
Code of Virginia, § 15.2-1100 et seq.
23-7b. Incentives: Approvals for conforming uses within the Village District will be given special pri-
ority over non-conforming and other Town applications for building, rehab, and zoning. (tap fee waiver, density
bonus, other) The intent is to create an attractive development environment for investors.
23-7c. Existing regulations: For all other permitting regulations refer to The Code of Lawrenceville,
Virginia, Part II Code of ordinances, Appendix A: Zoning; Article 12 “Site Plan Review Requirements”, Article 13
“General Provisions”, Article 14 “Provisions for Appeal”, and Article 15 “Violation and Penalty”.
23-8. INVENTORY OF HISTORIC STRUCTURES
“The Lawrenceville Historic District includes a large part of the incorporated area of the county seat
of Brunswick County. The district includes the historic core, the courthouse square, several commer-
cial blocks of the late 191h and early 20" centuries lining Main and Hicks streets and residential are-
as with dwellings primarily from the last quarter of the 19th century through 1940. The largest con-
centration of domestic architecture is from the period 1890 to 1920, built principally for the labor
force of the Atlantic and Danville Railroad. Among the styles of architecture represented are Feder-
al, Greek Revival, Queen Anne, Bungalow, Craftsman, American Four-Square and Colonial Revival.
Public resources include a 1906 elementary school, a baseball diamond complex built by the CWA
and WPA in 1934 and 1935. Saint Paul's College, founded in 1888,0ccupies a large site in the north-
ern part of the historic district.”
CHURCH STREET
104 Church Street, 1940, l story, masonry, store, Commercial Style.
104-A Church Street, 1956, 2 story, masonry, store, Commercial Style, NOT CONTRIBUTING.
106 Church Street, 1890, 2 story, frame, apartment, Late 19th-Early 20th Century Movement.
108 Church Street, 1924, 2 story, masonry, apartment, Commercial Style.
112 Church Street, 1948, 2 story, masonry, store, Commercial Style.
114 Church Street, 1895, 2 story, masonry, triplex, Colonial Revival.
300 Church Street, 1906, 2 story, masonry, church, Gothic Revival.
302 Church Street, 1900, 1 story, frame, single family, Late 19th- Early 20th Century American Movement.
306 Church Street, 1890, 2 story, frame, single family, Colonial Revival.
319 Church Street, 1948, l story, masonry, medical office, Rectangular Plan, NOT CONTRIBUTING.
402 Church Street, 1930, 1 1/2 story, masonry, single family, Late 19th -Early 20th Century American Move-
ment.
405 Church Street, 1905,2 story, frame, single family, Late 19th-Early 20th Century American Movement.
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502 Church Street, 1937,2 story, masonry, single family, Tudor Revival.
504 Church Street, 1936,2 story, masonry, single family, Colonial Revival.
COURT STREET
216 Court Street, 1900, 2 story, masonry, office, Craftsman.
302 Court Street, 1870, 2 story, frame, duplex, mid-1 9th Century.
HICKS STREET
102 East Hicks Skeet, 1910, 3 story, masonry, office, Commercial Style.
110 East Hicks Street, 1915, 2 story, masonry, store, Commercial Style.
300 East Hicks Street, 1935, l story, frame, swim pool, No Style.
300 East Hicks Street, 1935, swimming pool structure, concrete, No Style.
108 North Hicks Street, 1890, 2 story, frame, store, No Style Listed.
129 North Hicks Street, 1960, l story, masonry, store, Modem Movement, NOT CONTRIBUTING.
0 Hicks Street, 1956, two-lane, cast in place Steel reinforced bridge, concrete with Gothic railing & NOT
CONTRIBUTING
101 South Hicks Street. 1954. 1 story. Masonry . motor garage. Commercial Style, NOT CONTRIBUTING.
102-4 South Hicks Street, 1924, 1 story. Masonry, Commercial style.
106 South Hicks Street, 1915, 2 story, masonry, office, Colonial Revival.
201 South Hicks Street, 1900, 2 story, frame, single family, Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals.
301 South Hicks Street, 1900, 1 story, frame, single family, Other.
303 South Hicks Street, 1900, 1 story, frame, single family, Late 19th-Early 20th Century American Move-
ments.
304 South Hicks Street, 1901, sanctuary w/ 2 story classroom/office wing, masonry, church, Late Gothic Re-
vival.
405 South Hicks Street, 1900, 1 story, frame, single family, Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals.
409 South Hicks Street, 1980, l story, masonry, Post Office, Other, NOT CONTRIBUTING.
411 South Hicks, 1942, altered 1991, l and 2 story, masonry, office, Other, NOT CONTRIBUTING
102 West Hicks Street, 1915, 3 story, masonry, store, Commercial Style.
I06 West Hicks Street, 1928, 2 story, masonry, store, Commercial Style.
108 West Hicks Street, 1928, l story, masonry, store, Commercial Style.
112 West Hicks Street, 1930, 2 story, masonry, store, Modem Movement.
114-A West Hicks Street, 1924, l story, masonry, store, Modem Movement.
114-B West Hicks Street, 1914, 3 story, masonry, store, Commercial Style.
126 West Hicks Street, 1986, l story, steel, mobile home/store, Other, NOT CONTRIBUTING.
132 West Hicks Street, 1922, 2 story, masonry, store, Italian Renaissance.
1 13 West Hicks Street, 1899, 2 story, masonry, store, Commercial Style.
1 15 West Hicks Street, 1900, 2 story, masonry, store, Commercial Style.
123 West Hicks Street, 1956, 1 story, masonry, store, Commercial Style, NOT CONTRIBUTING.
133 West Hicks Street, 1930, 1 story, masonry, library annex, Commercial Style.
135 West Hicks Street, 1916, 3 story. masonry. library. International Style.
137 West Hicks Street, 1941, 1 story & masonry; store,-commercial style.
139 West Hicks Street, 1900. 1 story. masonry. store. Commercial Style.
141 West Hicks Street, 1900, 1 story & masonry ; store; Commercial style
NORTH MAIN STREET - EVEN SlDE
102 North Main Street, 1950, 1 and 2 stories, masonry, Lodge Hall, No Style Listed, NOT CONTRIBUTING.
104 North Main Street, 1947, 1 ID story, frame, single family, Colonial Revival. 108 North Main Street, 1924,
1 story, masonry, warehouse, Commercial Style.
202 North Main Street, 1998, 3 story, masonry, courthouse, Classical Revival, NOT CONTRIBUTING.

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23-9. APPEALS. (To be determined by DISTRICT commission and Council)
23-10. VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES. (To be determined by DISTRICT commission and
Council)
23-11. EXISTING RENTAL INSPECTION DISTRICT CODES
23-11a. Existing regulations 
BUILDING AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
Article II. IDENTIFICATION AND INSPECTION OF RENTAL DWELLING UNITS
DIVISION 3. GENERALLY
Sec. 18-75. Purpose and Intent.
This article is hereby amended and restated so as to bring it into compliance with Code of Virginia
(1950), as amended, §36-105.1.
Sec. 18-76. Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to
them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Codes Compliance Administrator means the Town Manager or others who are appointed by the Town
Council.
Dwelling unit means a building or structure or part thereof that is used for a home or residence by one or
more persons who maintain a household. The term “dwelling unit” shall not include hospitals, nursing homes, con-
valescent homes or similar facilities providing medical care to the aged, infirm or disabled.
Residential rental dwelling unit means a dwelling unit that is leased or rented to one or more tenants
month to month or for any period in excess of thirty (30) days including, but not limited to, condominiums, manu-
factured or mobile homes, single-family detached dwellings, duplex dwellings, townhouse dwellings or multifami-
ly dwellings (which shall include efficiency apartments and condominiums). However, a dwelling unit occupied in
part by the owner thereof shall not be construed to be a residential rental dwelling unit unless a tenant occupies a
part of the dwelling unit which has its own cooking and sleeping areas, and a bathroom, unless otherwise provided
in the zoning ordinance by the local governing body.
Multiple-Family Complex means any structure, consisting of 10 or more dwelling units under common
ownership and occupied for valuable consideration. The term “multiple-family complex” shall not include mobile
homes under common ownership in a mobile home park or subdivision; nor shall such term include single‑family
detached dwellings, duplex dwellings, or townhouse dwellings under common ownership.
Owner means the person or entity shown on the current real estate assessment books or current real es-
tate assessment records of the Town or the fee simple titleholder of the property if ownership has changed since
such tax assessment records were last updated.
Conditions which immediately affect safe, decent and sanitary living conditions of persons occupying a
residential rental dwelling unit include items that violate fire safety; lack of or poor condition of sanitary facilities;
absence of adequate heating systems or equipment; items which affect the safe operation of electrical and mechani-
cal systems; items which affect structural integrity of the building and/or the ability of the building envelope to
keep out weather, or one or more other conditions that if not corrected would be reasonably expected to become
conditions that affect the safe, decent and sanitary living conditions of the occupants.
 The Code of the Town of Lawrenceville, Virginia., Chapter 18, Building and Building Regulations., 2006 Municode.com.,
(Section numbers correspond to existing code and not to this amendment.)

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Disqualifying Violation includes those conditions which affect safe, decent and sanitary living conditions
of persons occupying a residential rental dwelling unit, or other conditions that violate the provisions of the Virgin-
ia Uniform Statewide Building Code, or multiple building code violations that indicate in their totality that the
dwelling unit is not being properly maintained.
DIVISION 4. RENTAL INSPECTION DISTRICTS
Sec. 18-77. Factors for Establishing Rental Inspection Districts.
After holding a duly advertised public hearing as required by §36-105.1 C1 of the Code of Virginia, Town council
finds that within the inspection districts described in Section 18-78 herein below (i) there is a need to protect the
public health, safety and welfare of the occupants of dwelling units inside the designated rental inspection districts;
(ii) the residential rental dwelling units within the designated rental inspection districts are either (a) blighted or in
the process of deteriorating, or (b) the residential rental dwelling units are in the need of inspection by the code
compliance administrator to prevent deterioration, taking into account the number, age and condition of residential
dwelling rental units inside said rental inspection districts, and (iii) the inspection of residential rental dwelling
units inside the rental inspection districts is necessary to maintain safe, decent and sanitary living conditions for
tenants and other residents living in the rental inspection districts.
Sec. 18-78. Rental Inspection Districts Established.
Based upon the findings of Town council as set forth in Section 18-77 hereinabove, the following areas
are included and hereby declared to be rental inspection districts which are subject to the requirements of this arti-
cle:
District 1 – The district shall be bounded as follows: the district shall be begin at the intersection of Wind-
sor Avenue and Church Street, and proceed up Windsor to the intersection of Park Street, proceed down
park to the intersection New Street, proceed up New Street until the Davie Street intersection, proceed
down Davie Street until the intersection of Church Street, and proceed up Church Street until it intersect-
ing Windsor Avenue. All houses inside this boundary line would be in District One.
A map showing the rental inspection districts described in Section 18-78 is hereby adopted as a part of
this article, and shall be available for public inspection in the codes compliance office. Said districts are hereinafter
referred to collectively as “inspection districts” and individually as “inspection district.”
Sec. 18-79. Applicability.
The provisions of this article shall apply to residential rental dwelling units located within the districts
identified in Section 18-78 of this article and shall further apply to certain structures located outside of such dis-
tricts but meeting the requirements of 18-81(c) herein below.
DIVISION 5. NOTIFICATION AND INSPECTION.
Sec. 18-80. Notification.
(a) Not later than April 30, 2005, the code compliance office shall give written notice by personal deliv-
ery or first class U.S. mail to all property owners located within the inspection districts of the requirement to notify
the code compliance office of any real property of the owner located in an inspection district that is a residential
rental property as defined hereinabove. The mailing of said notice by the code compliance administrator shall be
deemed sufficient notice for purposes of this Article.
(b) The owner of any residential rental dwelling unit located within an inspection district shall notify the
codes compliance office in writing no later than 60 days of the implementation date of this revised article, April
12, 2005, that said property is a residential rental dwelling unit. Such notice and information shall be submitted on
a form provided by the code compliance office. The form shall require the following information:

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(1) Address of the residential rental dwelling unit.
(2) The name(s) of each owner of the residential rental dwelling unit and the street address (es) of the pri-
mary residence of each owner of the residential rental dwelling unit.
(3) The name and street address of any responsible party or designee other than the owner.
(c) Within thirty (30) days of giving the notification required under section 18-80 (b), the owner shall con-
tact the Town code compliance office and arrange for an initial inspection of the residential rental dwelling unit by
the codes compliance administrator.
(d) The owner of any residential rental unit located in an inspection district shall within thirty (30) days of
title transfer, notify the code compliance office of any change of ownership of the residential rental dwelling unit.
(e) Any owner who fails to timely give any notice as required by this section shall be in violation of this
article and shall be subject to such penalties and enforcement remedies as provided in section 18-86 herein below.
However, failure to give timely notice in accordance with paragraph ((b) of this section shall not be deemed a vio-
lation if the code enforcement office has not complied with paragraph (a) of this section.
Sec. 18-81. Inspection and Certificate Required.
(a) The owner of each residential rental dwelling unit located in an inspection district shall obtain and
permit an initial inspection and subsequent inspections of such residential rental dwelling unit as provided in this
Section and Section 18-82. Inspections under this article shall be conducted by the Town’s code compliance ad-
ministrator who is charged with the enforcement of this article. If the unit to be inspected is occupied at the time of
a required inspection, it shall be the duty of the owner thereof to notify the occupants of such inspection and make
the residential rental dwelling unit available for inspection.
(b) If inspection reveals that a residential rental dwelling unit has no disqualifying violations, the codes
compliance administrator shall issue a 48 month certificate of compliance for such unit. However, if one or more
violations of the property maintenance provisions of the Building Code are found that do not constitute a disquali-
fying violation, the existence of such non-disqualifying violations shall be noted on the 48 month certificate of
compliance together with the date by which such non‑disqualifying violations must be remedied, which date shall
be determined by the code compliance administrator and which date shall be reasonable. The issuance of a certifi-
cate of compliance shall not be evidence of a lack of any and all building code violations, and shall not prevent the
codes compliance administrator from conducting follow-up inspections regarding building code violations in the
residential rental unit, whether or not the violations affect the safe decent and sanity occupancy of said unit. If a
follow‑up inspection reveals that the owner has failed to remedy the noted violations by specified date, the codes
compliance administrator shall issue a notice of violation, revoke the 48 month certificate of compliance and the
unit shall thereafter be subject to annual inspections pursuant to Section 18-82.
(c) If inspection of a residential rental dwelling unit reveals one or more disqualifying violations, the code
compliance administrator shall not issue a certificate of compliance until the disqualifying violations are satisfacto-
rily remedied. However, the code compliance administrator may issue a temporary certificate of compliance if in
the opinion of the codes compliance administrator’s, such disqualifying violations do not constitute an immediate
threat of injury to the occupants of such residential rental dwelling unit. If conditions warrant, however, the code
compliance administrator may require that the residential rental dwelling unit be vacated or remain unoccupied
until brought into compliance, pursuant to his authority under Code of Virginia, (1950), as amended, §36-98,
et.seq., the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. Upon compliance, the code compliance administrator shall,
as provided in Section 18‑82 of this article, issue an annual certificate of compliance.
(d) No annual inspection pursuant to this article shall take place more than one time each year, calculated
from the date of the first inspection, should additional inspections be necessary to achieve compliance. However,
nothing in this article shall modify the authority of the code compliance administrator to conduct any other inspec-
tions, as allowed under the provisions of the Virginia Uniform Statewide
Building Code, and inspections for obtaining a certificate of compliance under this article do not supplant or pre-
clude any other inspection authorized under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code.
(e) Unless a current certificate or temporary certificate of compliance is in force for a residential rental

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dwelling unit is in force in accordance with the provisions of Section 18-82(a)(1) of this article, and such certifi-
cate remains in effect, no owner of such unit shall permit any person to occupy such unit as a tenant or otherwise.
(f) A building or structure meeting the definition of a residential rental dwelling unit but located outside
of an inspection district shall nevertheless be subject to the terms of this article on the following basis: Town
Council makes a separate finding for said individual residential rental dwelling unit that (i) there is a need to pro-
tect the public health, welfare and safety of the occupants of that individual residential rental dwelling unit; (ii) the
individual residential rental dwelling unit is either (a) blighted or (b) in the process of deteriorating; or (iii) there is
evidence of violations of the Building Code that affect the safe, decent and sanitary living conditions for occupants
of such individual residential rental dwelling unit. Upon said finding by the Town Council, said residential rental
dwelling unit shall be subject to this article, notwithstanding its location outside the inspection districts.
(g) Should the owner fail to timely contact the code compliance office within the required time in order
to schedule any inspection required under this article, or should such owner fail to allow such inspection to proceed
on the date for which it was scheduled, the owner shall be in violation of this article and shall be subject to such
penalties and enforcement remedies as provided in section 18-86 herein below.
Sec. 18-82. Certificates of Compliance; Applications and Exemptions.
(a) The following shall apply to all residential rental dwelling units located within inspection districts,
which are not exempted under 18-82(b). However, a residential rental dwelling unit for which a current certificate
of compliance has been issued prior to January 31, 2005, shall not be subject to further inspection under this article
for a period of 48 consecutive months from the month next following the month of issuance of such pre-existing
certificate of compliance; provided however, that during such period the pre-existing certificates of compliance
shall be subject to revocation and upon first to occur of revocation or expiration of the 48 month period such unit
shall be subject to reinspection on the same basis as a 48‑month certificate of compliance issued under section (a)
(3) of this section. A temporary certificate of compliance issued under Section 18‑81 shall not qualify as a pre-
existing certificate of compliance if issued prior to January 31, 2004.
(1) The initial inspection of each residential rental dwelling unit which is subject to inspection under this
article unless the initial inspection is delayed under paragraph (a) of this section, shall take place no later
than 120 days from the date that the owner thereof contacts the code compliance office to schedule such
inspection. However, should the owner of a residential rental dwelling unit which is subject to inspection
under this article, fail to give timely notice as required by section 18-80, the codes compliance administra-
tor shall inspect such unit within a reasonable time of becoming aware of such unit. Each residential rent-
al unit for which a certificate of compliance or 48-month certificate of compliance as described in (a)(3)
below has been issued shall be again inspected within 30 days from the expiration certificate or expiration
or earlier revocation of a 48-month certificate of compliance.
Prior to expiration of the certificate of compliance or 48-month certificate of compliance, or upon earlier revo-
cation of a 48-month certificate of compliance, the owner of the residential rental dwelling unit covered thereby
shall contact the code compliance office and arrange for an inspection of such unit. Except in the case of an inspec-
tion following revocation of a 48-month certificate of compliance, should the date scheduled for inspection be after
expiration of the current certificate and more than thirty days from the day on which the owner contacted the code
enforcement office to schedule inspection, a thirty-day temporary certificate of compliance shall be issued. Said
inspection shall take place no later than 30 days from the date of application for said inspection, and such tempo-
rary certificate shall expire on the date of the inspection.
As to Building Code violations which do not immediately affect the safe, decent and sanitary living conditions
for persons living in such unit, and provided that all inspection fees shall have been remitted in advance to the issu-
ance of such temporary certificate of compliance the code enforcement administrator shall issue one temporary
certificate of compliance, valid for thirty (30) days and may permit such extensions thereof, as the code enforce-
ment administrator shall deem reasonably necessary to allow for remediation of the violations. However as to
Building Code violations which are disqualifying violations and which violations which pose an immediate threat
to the safe, decent and sanitary living conditions for persons living in such unit, then the code enforcement officer
shall not issue a temporary certificate of occupancy.
Temporary certificates of compliance shall expire upon the earlier of their stated expiration date or the comple-
tion of an inspection which finds all violations satisfactorily remedied.

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(2) Unless a residential rental unit in an inspection district is exempted from inspection under this article, or
receives a 48-month certificate of compliance as provided section (a) below, the term of a certificate of compliance
issued for any residential rental dwelling unit in an inspection district, shall be for a term of twelve (12) months
beginning with the first day of the month next following the month of issuance.
(3) A residential rental dwelling unit which upon inspection under this article reveals no disqualifying viola-
tions, or with only one or more violations of such Code that do not affect the safe, decent and sanitary living condi-
tions for persons living in such unit, shall not be subject to further annual inspection under this article for for-
ty‑eight (48) months from date of such annual inspection, except as provided in Section 18-81, and a 48‑month
certificate of compliance shall be issued for such unit. However, if a residential rental dwelling unit covered by a
48-month certificate of compliance is found in violation of the Uniform Statewide Building Code during the term
of such 48-month certificate of compliance, the code enforcement administrator may revoke such 48-month certifi-
cate of compliance and such unit shall thereupon become subject to annual inspections and the issuance of annual
certificates of compliance. If an annual certificate of compliance is issued after the inspection necessitated by the
violation of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and revocation of the extended certificate of compli-
ance, then said Residential Rental Dwelling Unit shall again be eligible for an extended certificate of compliance
only after the annual certificate of compliance has expired and as of the first subsequent annual inspection when no
disqualifying violations are found.
(4) Should a residential rental dwelling unit be sold, or the title thereto be otherwise transferred to another own-
er during term of a certificate of compliance or 48-month certificate of compliance issued for such unit, the term of
such certificate shall end as of the last day of the month next following the month of transfer of ownership and the
new owner shall contact the code compliance office and arrange for inspection of the unit; provided, however, that
if the last inspection of the unit pursuant to this article occurred during the calendar year of transfer of ownership,
the existing certificate shall not expire until the end of such calendar year.
(b) The following shall be exempt from the requirements of this article for the time periods indicated:
(1) No inspection of a newly constructed residential rental dwelling unit located in an inspection district shall
be required within forty-eight (48) months of the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for such newly constructed
unit. Thereafter said unit shall in all respects become subject to the requirements of this article.
(2) All hotels, motels, inns, bed and breakfast establishments, and other similar facilities to the extent occupied
by transients shall be exempt from compliance with this article.
(3) All residential rental dwelling units owned by or leased by an agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia or
of the Town of Lawrenceville, shall be exempt from compliance with this Article so long as said dwelling units are
operated by such agency in carrying out its public purpose.
Sec. 18-83. Multi-family Complexes.
(a) If a multifamily complex contains more than 10 residential rental dwelling units, in the initial and an-
nual inspections, the code compliance administrator shall inspect no less than two units and not more that 10 per-
cent (10%) of the residential rental dwelling units.
(b) Notwithstanding the number of residential rental dwelling units inspected, the code compliance ad-
ministrator shall charge the fee authorized by this article for inspection of no more than 10 dwelling units.
(c) If the code compliance administrator determines upon inspection of the dwelling units in accordance
with (a) above that there are within one or more of such units or the building housing same, violations of the Vir-
ginia Uniform Statewide Building Code that affect the safe, decent and sanitary living conditions for the tenants of
such
multifamily complex, the code compliance administrator may inspect as many dwelling units as he deems reasona-
bly necessary to assure compliance with the building code in which case, the fee shall be based upon a charge per
dwelling unit inspected, notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (b) of this section.
DIVISION 6. CERTIFICATE ISSUANCE, INSPECTION FEES AND ENFORCEMENT

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Sec. 18-84. Issuance of Certificate; Fees.
(a) Except as provided in Section 18-83 above, there shall be a $50.00 inspection fee for the inspection of
each dwelling unit. If repairs or corrections are deemed necessary by the codes compliance administrator, and a
reinspection is required, no additional fee shall be charged for the reinspection. If, however, subsequent re‑inspec-
tions are required, there shall be charged an additional fee of $50.00 per dwelling unit for each subsequent rein-
spection. No reinspection shall be performed, nor any certificate of compliance be issued, unless all fees have been
paid.
(b) Requests for an inspection may be made by telephone; provided that the codes compliance administra-
tor shall, in all cases, receive notice from the owner and payment of the applicable inspection fees prior to conduct-
ing any inspection required under this Article
(c) The codes compliance administrator shall issue a 48-month certificate, as provided in Sec. 18-82 here-
inabove if, upon inspection, the codes compliance administrator finds that the residential rental dwelling unit does
not have any disqualifying violations. The 48-month certificate of compliance may be issued immediately upon
completion of an inspection in which no disqualifying violations are found.
(d) If the dwelling unit fails to comply with any one or more provisions of Virginia Uniform Statewide
Building Code, and any amendments thereto, the codes compliance administrator shall furnish the owner with a
written list of specific violations. Failure to list any violation shall not be deemed a waiver of such violation. Upon
the completion of all corrections and repairs, the owner shall arrange a reinspection of the residential rental dwell-
ing unit. Reinspection shall be for the purpose of determining compliance by the owner with the written list of spe-
cific violations furnished to the owner by the codes compliance administrator. However, if upon reinspection, the
codes compliance administrator discovers other violations that were not listed on the written list of specific viola-
tions previously furnished to the owner, the code compliance administrator shall furnish the owner with a supple-
mental list of violations and shall provide the owner a reasonable opportunity to correct same. This provision, how-
ever, shall not preclude the codes compliance administrator from revoking the 48 month certificate of compliance
if the subsequently discovered violations are disqualifying violations or if the non-disqualifying violations have not
been corrected pursuant to Sec. 18-81 and 18-82.
Sec. 18-85. Appeals; effects.
(a) Any person aggrieved by any determination or decision of the codes
compliance administrator made pursuant to this article shall have the right to appeal such determination or decision
in accordance with the provisions of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, and amendments thereto.
(b) Nothing in this article shall be construed to limit, impair, alter or extend the rights and remedies of
persons in their relationship of landlord and tenant as such rights and remedies exist under applicable law.
(c) Nothing in this article shall be construed to relieve or exempt any person from otherwise complying
with all applicable laws, ordinances, standards and regulations pertaining to the condition of buildings and other
structures.
(d) Nothing in this article shall be construed to limit the authority of the codes compliance administrator
to perform housing inspections in accordance with applicable law.
Sec. 18-86. Violation; penalty; right of entry.
(a) Any person willfully failing to comply with the inspection requirements of this article shall be subject
to a civil fine of $100 and for Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code shall be subject to the penalties estab-
lished in Section 18-34 of this Code.
(b) Any person willfully failing to comply with the notice requirements of this article shall be subject to a
Fifty ($50.00) Dollar penalty to be assessed every thirty (30) days from the date notice is due for each property for
which they fail to provide notice that they own a residential rental dwelling unit owned which is subject to this
article.
(c) The remedies set forth in (a) and (b) of this section are not the exclusive remedies for non‑compliance

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with the requirements of this article and the code enforcement administrator shall take such further actions as al-
lowed by applicable law in order to obtain compliance with the requirements of this article including, but not lim-
ited to seeking injunctive relief under section 15.2-1432 of the Virginia Code and
obtaining inspection warrants as provided in section 36-105C3 of the Virginia Code.
This ordinance shall become effective on ___________________, 2005
Adopted: _____________________, 2005
Keith Clarke
Mayor
Alice Talbert,
Clerk of Council

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