Justin Faulconer

Nelson County officials recently discussed a matrix of allowable uses by right and through a special use permit and performance standards for specific land uses during its most recent work session on updating, modernizing and restructuring the county zoning and subdivision ordinances.

The county has partnered with the Berkley Group, a local government consulting firm based in Bridgewater, on the ordinance updates to provide streamlined and user-friendly regulations, incorporate best planning practices, address goals and strategies in the county comprehensive plan for growth and development, and consider citizen needs and issues identified through the public engagement process.

Revisions noted in Article 6 of the proposed zoning ordinance update included consolidating th

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