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Nelson County work session outlines Route 29 and Route 151 overlay standards for design and access
Summary
County planners proposed Route 29 (500‑foot band) and Route 151 overlay districts to protect scenic character while allowing tourism‑oriented commercial development; proposals include access plans, limits on pole signage, and traffic analyses for new access points.
LOVINGSTON, Va. — Nelson County staff described proposed overlay districts for Route 29 and Route 151 during an Oct. 22 joint work session, advancing standards aimed at protecting scenic corridors while allowing tourism‑oriented commercial activity.
"To preserve the rural and scenic character of the Gateway Corridor to protect its role as an outdoor rural tourism destination," Dylan M. Bishop, Director of Planning and Zoning, said, reading the Route 151 overlay intent in the draft ordinance. The…
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