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such as a chapter that explains the functions of boards. He maintained, however, the proposed ordinance was “justifiably” longer.
McNear cited two reasons: “The legality, legal uses and legal requirements have increased, increased and increased,” he said. "The existing ordinance. . . . leaves a whole lot out (by way of explanation),” he added.
One resident, E. Franklin Warner, said he thought the planners were going too far with a county zoning ordinance. “The General Assembly says you ‘may’ do this,” he emphasized. “You really don’t need one at all due to statute.”
Frazier attacked the proposed ordinance on the grounds it was “almost a carbon copy of Fauquier's ordinance,” the county where McNear serves as planning director. Others took up the charge. Said Dorothy Whorton, who was upset by language restricting barbed wire on a two-acre lot: “In Rappahannock County, that just goes against the grain.”
•Small contractors, professionals. Several people questioned restrictions on home occupations when a person owns less than five acres.
The discussion centered around the definition of a “small” contractor, then blossomed into questions regarding service station repairs, home haircutting operations and limits on child care. Said Jon Morgan of Woodville, in
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