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the regulations that apply to the districts.

In addition to uses allowed by right and special uses granted by permit from the board of zoning appeals, McNear adds a third category: special exceptions.

Borrowing a concept from Fauquier, he proposes that uses with a countywide impact be controlled by the supervisors who would consider applications following a recommendation from the planning commission.

“The board of supervisors rules on the biggies. That’s the way we’ve broken it down in Fauquier and it seems to be working.” McNear said.

In another revision, McNear includes a requirement for a sketch to illustrate some proposed uses and a site plan to delineate others.

"Sometimes you just need a sketch on a piece of paper and other times you need a professional to show you what (a proposed use) is or isn't.” he commented.

Currently, Rappahannock's zoning ordinance allows a landowner to make up to five divisions of property with administrative approval, provided regulations on zoning and subdivisions are met.

For more than five lots, the landowner must have the property rezoned to

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