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An occasional series on land conservation in Rappahannock County, sponsored by the Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance (RCCA). Conservation Tools
Chapter Six of the county Comprehensive Plan says “we the people of Rappahannock declare it to be a ‘scenic county. Chapter Eight describes how we can keep it that way.
Chapter Eight is reproduced below with only incidental redactions.
“The principles and concepts presented in the Rappahannock County Comprehensive Plan have little value unless a strong, well-organized implementation program is developed and set into action. Such a program should ensure that positive plan results are ultimately realized.
“Probably the most critical element necessary for implementation of the Plan is leadership. The Rappahannock County Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Board of Supervisors must provide this. Such leadership should ensure that active public participation is encouraged and that the Plan is clearly understood by the County’s public and private sector. The Plan should be the center of considerable attention and discussion from which a positive direction can be established.
“Further, there are several key methods or ‘tools’ available to the County for implementing the Comprehensive Plan. While these methods are of somewhat limited potential when used singly, they offer considerable promise when used concurrently. Thus, for the Plan to have a working relationship toward the County’s future direction, the following methods should receive strong consideration.
Zoning
“Zoning is the legal method authorized by the Code of Virginia ... that divides an area into various districts and regulates the use, size, shape, and bulk of development on the land. Zoning is an important tool because it is used to control land uses within areas by allowing certain activities and building while phasing out nonconforming uses. Thus, the future land use pattern that the Plan established can be striven for by this method.
“The Board of Supervisors adopted the current Rappahannock County Zoning Ordinance in December 1986. This Ordinance shall be revised to reflect current development trends in the County while maintaining a well-coordinated relationship
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