19661115 1996-13ORDINANCE NO. 1966-13
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF
CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF SECTION 4 OF THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRFAX HEREBY ORDAINS:
That Section 4 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Fairfax,
Virginia, is hereby amended as follows:
1. Substitute for the present Subsection 4.01, the following:
4.01 INTENT: It is the intent of the section that non-
conforming uses are inconsistent with the purpose
of this Chapter, that they are recognized and per-
mitted to continue only because they are antecedent
to the ordinance, that they be restricted closely,
and that although they may be continued, they shall
not be enlarged or extended.
2.In Subsection 4.02, substitute the phrase "of two years"
for "exceeding 180 days".
3.Add the following subsection after the present 4.05:
4.06 An enlargement, extension, reconstruction or structural
alteration of a non-conforming use in a Commercial-2
zone may be authorized by special use permit issued
by the Board of Zoning Appeals, subject to such con-
ditions, bonds, and guarantees as the Board may deem
necessary in the public interest, provided that such
use is permitted in another commercial zone and,
provided further that the use for which an extension
or enlargement is sought conforms to the minimum lot
requirement in the zone where it is permitted and,
after construction of the extension or enlargement
proposed, the entire structure or structures will
adoption.
meet all other requirements for such a use in
the zone where it is permitted including those
governing side, rear and front setbacks.
Renumber present Subsection 4.06 to 4.07.
This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its
ADOPTED: November 15, 1966.
ATTEST -.
City Clerk
APPROVED:
Mayor
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