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Board approves several zoning text amendments, including new rules for family day homes and corrected front‑yard definition
Summary
The Fluvanna Board approved multiple zoning text amendments on March 19. Changes include lowering the licensing threshold for family day homes (from six to five children) to align with state code, correcting the definition of front yard and updating outdoor lighting standards for parking and canopy areas.
At its March 19 meeting the Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors approved a package of zoning text amendments affecting definitions and permitted uses in several districts.
What changed: The board approved ZTA 24‑08 to lower the licensing threshold for family day homes from six to five children, aligning local code with Virginia Code § 22.1‑29.2. The board approved ZTA 24‑10 to correct the definition of “front yard” by removing an erroneous reference to the rear lot line. The board also approved ZTA 25‑03 to remove an obsolete reference in the outdoor lighting rules and to increase the permitted average horizontal illumination for some parking and gasoline‑convenience canopy areas.
Why it matters: The family day‑home change follows state licensing definitions and will affect how local childcare providers are reviewed and permitted. The front‑yard correction removes a drafting error that could cause inconsistent interpretation. The lighting change adjusts illumination standards and retains limits on spillover light to neighboring properties.
Process and outcome: Each amendment was reviewed by staff and recommended by the planning commission. The board held public comment and approved the zoning text amendments by recorded votes of 5–0.
