PLANNING COMMISSION ZONING WORK SESSION 
Wednesday, April 14, 2004 

Present: Mr. Brush, Mr. Hoffman, Ms. Russell, Ms. Hunt, Dr. Walker, Mr. 
Bruguiere, Mr. Harman 
Absent: Ms. Proulx 

Commissioners continued their review of Chapter 2: General Regulations 
dealing with Accessory Apartments, Walls & Fences, Resource Extraction 
and Home Occupations. 

Under Home Occupations, Commissioners deleted the section that allowed 
home occupations to be conducted by only direct family members residing 
on the premises and not more than one person who is not a direct family 
member.  They agreed to replace that section with the language in the 
existing ordinance, changing the number of employees allowed as follows: 

Home Occupation, class A: An occupation carried on by the occupant of a 
dwelling as a secondary use with which there is no display, and not more 
than two (2) person is employed, other than members of the family 
residing on the premises such as the rental of rooms to tourists, the 
preparation of food products for sale, and similar activities; beauty 
parlors, professional offices such as medical, dental, legal, 
engineering, and architectural offices conducted within a dwelling or 
accessory building by the occupant. 

Home Occupation, class B: An occupation carried on by the occupant of a 
dwelling as a secondary use in connection with which there is no 
display, and not more than four (4) persons are employed, other than 
members of the family residing on the premises such as the rental of 
rooms to tourists, the preparation of food products for sale, and 
similar activities; beauty parlors, professional offices such as 
medical, dental, legal, engineering, and architectural offices conducted 
within a dwelling or accessory building by the occupant. 

Commissioners agreed that the two classes would be needed to restrict 
home occupations in higher density residential areas to fewer employees. 
 Commissioners also edited the list of those uses included as home 
occupations and those that are not.  

Commissioners also reviewed sections on Lot & Yard Requirements and 
Modifications, Public Hearings and Violations & Penalties. 

Meeting adjourned. 
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OF INTEREST: 

  - Rural Health Outreach Fundraiser - Friday, April 16 from 6:30-9:30pm 
at Spruce Creek Gallery on Rt. 151. Music by Tiger Lily, featuring food 
from local restaurants, wine from local wineries and a silent auction of 
local art. 

  - Nelson Downriver Race - Saturday, May 1.   Intended for anyone 
interested in canoe or kayak racing - from novices to national 
champions.  For more information on registration times, events and 
locations, go to http://www.nelsoncountyva.org/NelDRace/NelDRace.htm 

  - Crabtree Falls Grand Opening for the new parking area and 
facilities, Tuesday, May 4 at 10:00am at the parking area. 

  - The Nelson County Clean Commute Day event will be held at the Nelson 
Center, on Friday May 7th, from 8am to 2pm. Clean Commute Day is a 
statewide event promoting commuter alternatives to driving alone, such 
as carpooling, transit, bicycling and walking.  For more information, 
contact Kristie Feggans at (434) 296-8861 or kristief@ridejaunt.org if 
you would like to help with the event. 
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(622 Front Street) 
Lovingston, VA  22949 
434.263.5000 
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