Fairfax County, VA, excluding the incorporated towns, which run their own zoning.
“agritourism” is Zonescore's word, not the ordinance's. This ordinance never uses it. The term it uses is Agritourism, and that is the term cited and quoted below. We matched them because the ordinance defines Agritourism as:
Any activity accessory to an agricultural operation that allows members of the general public to view or enjoy rural activities for recreational, entertainment, or educational purposes, regardless of whether the participant paid to participate in the activity.
Sec. 9103.2.A -- Agritourism
| District | Properties loaded | Code | What says so |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-1 Varies Depends: by right as an accessory use if the use meets the use standards in Sec. 4102.2.B, otherwise administrative permit or special exception; by right as an accessory use, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.2.B allows here and the use stays within the limits in Sec. 4102.2.B(3); administrative permit, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.2.B allows here and the use stays within the limits in Sec. 4102.2.B; special exception, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.2.B allows here; this table cell allows the use in more than one way (by right as an accessory use, administrative permit or special exception), and the use standards in Sec. 4102.2.B set which way applies the use table's own cell Sec. 4102.2.B, Sec. 4102.2.B(3), Sec. 4102.2.B(4), Sec. 4102.2.B(5), Sec. 4102.2.B(5)(a), Sec. 4102.2.B(5)(b), Sec. 4102.2.B(5)(c), Sec. 4102.2.B(5)(d): (3) The total number of attendees per day is limited per the table below. The Board may approve a special exception for Tiers 1, 2, and 3 to exceed the number of attendees and may approve a special exception for Tier 4 to exceed the number of days allowed by administrative permit. … At least 7 acres within each Tier must be dedicated to agricultural production and meet the definition of agricultural operation. … Agritourism uses, events, or activities must not include any of the following: (a) Helicopter rides; (b) Fireworks displays; (c) Antique/flea markets; (d) Go-cart/all-terrain vehicle tracks; (e) Mechanized amusement park rides; (f) Hot air balloons; (g) Spa services; (h) The operation of a commercial restaurant requiring approval by the Health Department; or (i) Any other similar use determined by the Zoning Administrator to have a substantial impact on the health, safety, and welfare of the public. … Tier 4 agritourism activities that exceed 350 total attendees per day may be permitted by administrative permit, subject to the following requirements: … The total number of attendees per day is limited per the table below. … Tier 1: 7 to less than 10 acres 75 Tier 2: 10 to less than 20 acres 150 Tier 3: 20 to less than 80 acres 300 Tier 4: 80 acres or more 350 … More than 350 attendees are permitted per day for no more than 150 days per year; … An administrative permit is valid for a period of two years and may be renewed on a five-year basis with approval of the Zoning Administrator. Any subsequent expansion or change of permit holder of the Tier 4 agritourism administrative permit may require submission of a new permit application as determined by the Zoning Administrator; … A description of sanitary arrangements and facilities to be used by the public and employees must be submitted with the application; and … A transportation management and parking plan must be submitted with the application. The plan must demonstrate that adequate parking is provided on-site, detail how attendees will enter and exit the property, and include measures that will be taken to prevent traffic stacking on the public right-of-way. | 26,110 no ZIP in the county's record (1,933), 20120 (98), 20121 (30), 20124 (80), 20151 (54), 20170 (711), 20171 (1,356), 20190 (27), 20191 (74), 20194 (237), 22003 (800), 22015 (434), 22027 (57), 22030 (566), 22031 (1,068), 22032 (475), 22033 (532), 22039 (1,063), 22042 (316), 22043 (110), 22044 (35), 22066 (2,705), 22079 (1,110), 22101 (1,579), 22102 (1,905), 22124 (3,260), 22150 (429), 22151 (1), 22152 (104), 22153 (197), 22180 (203), 22181 (892), 22182 (2,744), 22303 (1), 22306 (5), 22309 (6), 22310 (236), 22312 (55), 22315 (622) | A/AP/SE | Sec. 4101 Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Agritourism", column "R-1", reads "A/AP/SE". Sec. 4101.1 says: I. If a cell in Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 contains more than one approval type, there is more than one possible way to establish the use, as referenced in the related use standards for the specific use. For example, when a cell contains a “P” as well as an “SE” or “SP,” if the use does not meet the standards when permitted by right, it may be established with BZA or Board approval in accordance with the applicable special exception or special permit standards and procedures. |
| R-1 (same district) when the use meets the use standards in Sec. 4102.2.B | 26,110 no ZIP in the county's record (1,933), 20120 (98), 20121 (30), 20124 (80), 20151 (54), 20170 (711), 20171 (1,356), 20190 (27), 20191 (74), 20194 (237), 22003 (800), 22015 (434), 22027 (57), 22030 (566), 22031 (1,068), 22032 (475), 22033 (532), 22039 (1,063), 22042 (316), 22043 (110), 22044 (35), 22066 (2,705), 22079 (1,110), 22101 (1,579), 22102 (1,905), 22124 (3,260), 22150 (429), 22151 (1), 22152 (104), 22153 (197), 22180 (203), 22181 (892), 22182 (2,744), 22303 (1), 22306 (5), 22309 (6), 22310 (236), 22312 (55), 22315 (622) | A | Sec. 4102.2.B (3) The total number of attendees per day is limited per the table below. The Board may approve a special exception for Tiers 1, 2, and 3 to exceed the number of attendees and may approve a special exception for Tier 4 to exceed the number of days allowed by administrative permit. |
| R-1 (same district) when the use does not meet the use standards in Sec. 4102.2.B | 26,110 no ZIP in the county's record (1,933), 20120 (98), 20121 (30), 20124 (80), 20151 (54), 20170 (711), 20171 (1,356), 20190 (27), 20191 (74), 20194 (237), 22003 (800), 22015 (434), 22027 (57), 22030 (566), 22031 (1,068), 22032 (475), 22033 (532), 22039 (1,063), 22042 (316), 22043 (110), 22044 (35), 22066 (2,705), 22079 (1,110), 22101 (1,579), 22102 (1,905), 22124 (3,260), 22150 (429), 22151 (1), 22152 (104), 22153 (197), 22180 (203), 22181 (892), 22182 (2,744), 22303 (1), 22306 (5), 22309 (6), 22310 (236), 22312 (55), 22315 (622) | AP/SE | Sec. 4101 If a cell in Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 contains more than one approval type, there is more than one possible way to establish the use, as referenced in the related use standards for the specific use. |
| R-A Varies Depends: by right as an accessory use if the use meets the use standards in Sec. 4102.2.B, otherwise administrative permit or special exception; by right as an accessory use, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.2.B allows here and the use stays within the limits in Sec. 4102.2.B(3); administrative permit, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.2.B allows here and the use stays within the limits in Sec. 4102.2.B; special exception, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.2.B allows here; this table cell allows the use in more than one way (by right as an accessory use, administrative permit or special exception), and the use standards in Sec. 4102.2.B set which way applies the use table's own cell Sec. 4102.2.B, Sec. 4102.2.B(3), Sec. 4102.2.B(4), Sec. 4102.2.B(5), Sec. 4102.2.B(5)(a), Sec. 4102.2.B(5)(b), Sec. 4102.2.B(5)(c), Sec. 4102.2.B(5)(d): (3) The total number of attendees per day is limited per the table below. The Board may approve a special exception for Tiers 1, 2, and 3 to exceed the number of attendees and may approve a special exception for Tier 4 to exceed the number of days allowed by administrative permit. … At least 7 acres within each Tier must be dedicated to agricultural production and meet the definition of agricultural operation. … Agritourism uses, events, or activities must not include any of the following: (a) Helicopter rides; (b) Fireworks displays; (c) Antique/flea markets; (d) Go-cart/all-terrain vehicle tracks; (e) Mechanized amusement park rides; (f) Hot air balloons; (g) Spa services; (h) The operation of a commercial restaurant requiring approval by the Health Department; or (i) Any other similar use determined by the Zoning Administrator to have a substantial impact on the health, safety, and welfare of the public. … Tier 4 agritourism activities that exceed 350 total attendees per day may be permitted by administrative permit, subject to the following requirements: … The total number of attendees per day is limited per the table below. … Tier 1: 7 to less than 10 acres 75 Tier 2: 10 to less than 20 acres 150 Tier 3: 20 to less than 80 acres 300 Tier 4: 80 acres or more 350 … More than 350 attendees are permitted per day for no more than 150 days per year; … An administrative permit is valid for a period of two years and may be renewed on a five-year basis with approval of the Zoning Administrator. Any subsequent expansion or change of permit holder of the Tier 4 agritourism administrative permit may require submission of a new permit application as determined by the Zoning Administrator; … A description of sanitary arrangements and facilities to be used by the public and employees must be submitted with the application; and … A transportation management and parking plan must be submitted with the application. The plan must demonstrate that adequate parking is provided on-site, detail how attendees will enter and exit the property, and include measures that will be taken to prevent traffic stacking on the public right-of-way. | 13 22066 (7), 22079 (1), 22124 (3), 22182 (2) | A/AP/SE | Sec. 4101 Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Agritourism", column "R-A", reads "A/AP/SE". Sec. 4101.1 says: I. If a cell in Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 contains more than one approval type, there is more than one possible way to establish the use, as referenced in the related use standards for the specific use. For example, when a cell contains a “P” as well as an “SE” or “SP,” if the use does not meet the standards when permitted by right, it may be established with BZA or Board approval in accordance with the applicable special exception or special permit standards and procedures. |
| R-A (same district) when the use meets the use standards in Sec. 4102.2.B | 13 22066 (7), 22079 (1), 22124 (3), 22182 (2) | A | Sec. 4102.2.B (3) The total number of attendees per day is limited per the table below. The Board may approve a special exception for Tiers 1, 2, and 3 to exceed the number of attendees and may approve a special exception for Tier 4 to exceed the number of days allowed by administrative permit. |
| R-A (same district) when the use does not meet the use standards in Sec. 4102.2.B | 13 22066 (7), 22079 (1), 22124 (3), 22182 (2) | AP/SE | Sec. 4101 If a cell in Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 contains more than one approval type, there is more than one possible way to establish the use, as referenced in the related use standards for the specific use. |
| R-C Varies Depends: by right as an accessory use if the use meets the use standards in Sec. 4102.2.B, otherwise administrative permit or special exception; by right as an accessory use, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.2.B allows here and the use stays within the limits in Sec. 4102.2.B(3); administrative permit, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.2.B allows here and the use stays within the limits in Sec. 4102.2.B; special exception, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.2.B allows here; this table cell allows the use in more than one way (by right as an accessory use, administrative permit or special exception), and the use standards in Sec. 4102.2.B set which way applies the use table's own cell Sec. 4102.2.B, Sec. 4102.2.B(3), Sec. 4102.2.B(4), Sec. 4102.2.B(5), Sec. 4102.2.B(5)(a), Sec. 4102.2.B(5)(b), Sec. 4102.2.B(5)(c), Sec. 4102.2.B(5)(d): (3) The total number of attendees per day is limited per the table below. The Board may approve a special exception for Tiers 1, 2, and 3 to exceed the number of attendees and may approve a special exception for Tier 4 to exceed the number of days allowed by administrative permit. … At least 7 acres within each Tier must be dedicated to agricultural production and meet the definition of agricultural operation. … Agritourism uses, events, or activities must not include any of the following: (a) Helicopter rides; (b) Fireworks displays; (c) Antique/flea markets; (d) Go-cart/all-terrain vehicle tracks; (e) Mechanized amusement park rides; (f) Hot air balloons; (g) Spa services; (h) The operation of a commercial restaurant requiring approval by the Health Department; or (i) Any other similar use determined by the Zoning Administrator to have a substantial impact on the health, safety, and welfare of the public. … Tier 4 agritourism activities that exceed 350 total attendees per day may be permitted by administrative permit, subject to the following requirements: … The total number of attendees per day is limited per the table below. … Tier 1: 7 to less than 10 acres 75 Tier 2: 10 to less than 20 acres 150 Tier 3: 20 to less than 80 acres 300 Tier 4: 80 acres or more 350 … More than 350 attendees are permitted per day for no more than 150 days per year; … An administrative permit is valid for a period of two years and may be renewed on a five-year basis with approval of the Zoning Administrator. Any subsequent expansion or change of permit holder of the Tier 4 agritourism administrative permit may require submission of a new permit application as determined by the Zoning Administrator; … A description of sanitary arrangements and facilities to be used by the public and employees must be submitted with the application; and … A transportation management and parking plan must be submitted with the application. The plan must demonstrate that adequate parking is provided on-site, detail how attendees will enter and exit the property, and include measures that will be taken to prevent traffic stacking on the public right-of-way. | 9,951 no ZIP in the county's record (645), 20120 (1,984), 20121 (425), 20124 (1,843), 20151 (577), 20152 (1), 22030 (1,696), 22039 (2,775), 22060 (2), 22079 (3) | A/AP/SE | Sec. 4101 Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Agritourism", column "R-C", reads "A/AP/SE". Sec. 4101.1 says: I. If a cell in Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 contains more than one approval type, there is more than one possible way to establish the use, as referenced in the related use standards for the specific use. For example, when a cell contains a “P” as well as an “SE” or “SP,” if the use does not meet the standards when permitted by right, it may be established with BZA or Board approval in accordance with the applicable special exception or special permit standards and procedures. |
| R-C (same district) when the use meets the use standards in Sec. 4102.2.B | 9,951 no ZIP in the county's record (645), 20120 (1,984), 20121 (425), 20124 (1,843), 20151 (577), 20152 (1), 22030 (1,696), 22039 (2,775), 22060 (2), 22079 (3) | A | Sec. 4102.2.B (3) The total number of attendees per day is limited per the table below. The Board may approve a special exception for Tiers 1, 2, and 3 to exceed the number of attendees and may approve a special exception for Tier 4 to exceed the number of days allowed by administrative permit. |
| R-C (same district) when the use does not meet the use standards in Sec. 4102.2.B | 9,951 no ZIP in the county's record (645), 20120 (1,984), 20121 (425), 20124 (1,843), 20151 (577), 20152 (1), 22030 (1,696), 22039 (2,775), 22060 (2), 22079 (3) | AP/SE | Sec. 4101 If a cell in Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 contains more than one approval type, there is more than one possible way to establish the use, as referenced in the related use standards for the specific use. |
| R-E Varies Depends: by right as an accessory use if the use meets the use standards in Sec. 4102.2.B, otherwise administrative permit or special exception; by right as an accessory use, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.2.B allows here and the use stays within the limits in Sec. 4102.2.B(3); administrative permit, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.2.B allows here and the use stays within the limits in Sec. 4102.2.B; special exception, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.2.B allows here; this table cell allows the use in more than one way (by right as an accessory use, administrative permit or special exception), and the use standards in Sec. 4102.2.B set which way applies the use table's own cell Sec. 4102.2.B, Sec. 4102.2.B(3), Sec. 4102.2.B(4), Sec. 4102.2.B(5), Sec. 4102.2.B(5)(a), Sec. 4102.2.B(5)(b), Sec. 4102.2.B(5)(c), Sec. 4102.2.B(5)(d): (3) The total number of attendees per day is limited per the table below. The Board may approve a special exception for Tiers 1, 2, and 3 to exceed the number of attendees and may approve a special exception for Tier 4 to exceed the number of days allowed by administrative permit. … At least 7 acres within each Tier must be dedicated to agricultural production and meet the definition of agricultural operation. … Agritourism uses, events, or activities must not include any of the following: (a) Helicopter rides; (b) Fireworks displays; (c) Antique/flea markets; (d) Go-cart/all-terrain vehicle tracks; (e) Mechanized amusement park rides; (f) Hot air balloons; (g) Spa services; (h) The operation of a commercial restaurant requiring approval by the Health Department; or (i) Any other similar use determined by the Zoning Administrator to have a substantial impact on the health, safety, and welfare of the public. … Tier 4 agritourism activities that exceed 350 total attendees per day may be permitted by administrative permit, subject to the following requirements: … The total number of attendees per day is limited per the table below. … Tier 1: 7 to less than 10 acres 75 Tier 2: 10 to less than 20 acres 150 Tier 3: 20 to less than 80 acres 300 Tier 4: 80 acres or more 350 … More than 350 attendees are permitted per day for no more than 150 days per year; … An administrative permit is valid for a period of two years and may be renewed on a five-year basis with approval of the Zoning Administrator. Any subsequent expansion or change of permit holder of the Tier 4 agritourism administrative permit may require submission of a new permit application as determined by the Zoning Administrator; … A description of sanitary arrangements and facilities to be used by the public and employees must be submitted with the application; and … A transportation management and parking plan must be submitted with the application. The plan must demonstrate that adequate parking is provided on-site, detail how attendees will enter and exit the property, and include measures that will be taken to prevent traffic stacking on the public right-of-way. | 7,380 no ZIP in the county's record (1,087), 20171 (8), 20190 (47), 20191 (68), 20194 (1), 20195 (1), 22039 (5), 22066 (3,320), 22079 (1,082), 22101 (4), 22102 (639), 22124 (340), 22181 (424), 22182 (353), 22308 (1) | A/AP/SE | Sec. 4101 Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Agritourism", column "R-E", reads "A/AP/SE". Sec. 4101.1 says: I. If a cell in Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 contains more than one approval type, there is more than one possible way to establish the use, as referenced in the related use standards for the specific use. For example, when a cell contains a “P” as well as an “SE” or “SP,” if the use does not meet the standards when permitted by right, it may be established with BZA or Board approval in accordance with the applicable special exception or special permit standards and procedures. |
| R-E (same district) when the use meets the use standards in Sec. 4102.2.B | 7,380 no ZIP in the county's record (1,087), 20171 (8), 20190 (47), 20191 (68), 20194 (1), 20195 (1), 22039 (5), 22066 (3,320), 22079 (1,082), 22101 (4), 22102 (639), 22124 (340), 22181 (424), 22182 (353), 22308 (1) | A | Sec. 4102.2.B (3) The total number of attendees per day is limited per the table below. The Board may approve a special exception for Tiers 1, 2, and 3 to exceed the number of attendees and may approve a special exception for Tier 4 to exceed the number of days allowed by administrative permit. |
| R-E (same district) when the use does not meet the use standards in Sec. 4102.2.B | 7,380 no ZIP in the county's record (1,087), 20171 (8), 20190 (47), 20191 (68), 20194 (1), 20195 (1), 22039 (5), 22066 (3,320), 22079 (1,082), 22101 (4), 22102 (639), 22124 (340), 22181 (424), 22182 (353), 22308 (1) | AP/SE | Sec. 4101 If a cell in Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 contains more than one approval type, there is more than one possible way to establish the use, as referenced in the related use standards for the specific use. |
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