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RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA.

In order to promote the health, safety, order and prosperity; to conserve the natural and historic resources; and to provide for the generad welfare of Rappahannock County, Virginia, it is desirable and necessary to exercise building control in areas to be used for agricultural, forestry, residential, commercial and industrial purposes; but Since the preparation of a comprehensive plan for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will require time for the assembly and evaluation of data, for the preparation of maps and' plana, for study by the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors and for the required public hearings; and since During this period of evaluation and study an emergency exists so that it is necessary to protect the interest of the people of Rappahannock County, Virginia, by interim building controls;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED THAT it shall be unlawful in Rappahannock County, Virginia, to locate, construct reconstruct, alter or enlarge any building or structure when such location, construction, reconstruction, alteration or enlarge* ment shall cost five hundred dollars ($600) or more without hawing first secured a building permit issued by the Board of Supervisors or its duly designated representative.

ARTICLE I

Definition of Terms 1-1. Administrator: The officer charged with the enforcement of this Ordinance. The Administrator may be any appointed or elected officer who has been designated to the position. by the Board of Supervisors by formal resolution. 1-2. Building: Any fixed or movable structure having a roof supported by columns or walls for the housing or enclosure of persons, animals or chattels, including mobile homes. 1-3. _ Building Main: A building in which is conducted the principal use of the lot on which it is located In any residential or agricultural district, any dwelling shall be deemed to be the main bolding on the lot on which the dwelling is located. 1-4. Structure: Anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires permanent location on the ground or attachment to something having a permanent location on the ground. This term shall include advertising signs and billboards.

ARTICLE II

Permit Procedures

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