The code of the city of Charlottesville, Virginia : ::

The code of the city of Charlottesville, Virginia :

the charter as amended and the general ordinances of the city enacted as a whole June 6th, 1932, in effect July 15th, 1932

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CODE OF THE GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE

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VII.

VIII.

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XI.

XII.

XIII.

XIV.

XV.

XVI.

XVII.

XVIII.

XIX.

XX.

XXI.

XXII.

XXIII.

XXIV.

XXV.

XXVI.

XXVII.

XXVIII.

XXIX.

XXX.

XXXI.

XXXII.

XXXIII.

XXXIV.

XXXV.

XXXVI.

XXXVII.

XXXVIII.

XXXIX.

XL.

XLI.

494(1).

Sec. 494(1). Definition of terms.

494(2).

Sec. 494(2). Fire limits—congested fire limits.

494(3).

Sec. 494(3). Building inspector — appointment—term —compensation—bond.

494(4).

Sec. 494(4). Building inspector—duties.

494(5).

Sec. 494(5). Establishment of street lines—plat required.

494(6).

Sec. 494(6). Permit—when required—fees.

494(7).

Sec. 494(7). Change in structure after permit is issued.

494(8).

Sec. 494(8). To what buildings and structures these regulations apply.

494(9).

Sec. 494(9). Foundation.

494(10).

Sec. 494(10). Walls, cornices, and roof required within the congested fire limits.

494(11).

Sec. 494(11). Permissible wooden structures within the congested fire limits.

494(12).

Sec. 494(12). Repairing frame building within congested fire limits.

494(13).

Sec. 494(13). What buildings required to be fireproof.

494(14).

Sec. 494(14). Mill building and factory construction.

494(15).

Sec. 494(15). Limits of height and area.

494(16).

Sec. 494(16). Walls.

494(17).

Sec. 494(17). Concrete construction.

494(18).

Sec. 494(18). Steel construction.

494(19).

Sec. 494(19). Protection of ends of wooden beams.

494(20).

Sec. 494(20). Protection of wall openings.

494(21).

Sec. 494(21). Stairway and elevator shafts.

494(22).

Sec. 494(22). Skylights over stairway and elevator shafts.

494(23).

Sec. 494(23). Fire escapes from buildings of three stories and over.

494(24).

Sec. 494(24). Floor lights.

494(25).

Sec. 494(25). Roof covering.

494(26).

Sec. 494(26). Roof openings.

494(27).

Sec. 494(27). Exits required.

494(28).

Sec. 494(28). Fire stops.

494(29).

Sec. 494(29). Areaways.

494(30).

Sec. 494(30). Dwelling houses—prohibited location.

494(31).

Sec. 494(31). Frame buildings—construction.

494(32).

Sec. 494(32). Light and ventilation.

494(33).

Sec. 494(33). Chimneys and fireplaces.

494(34).

Sec. 494(34). Wooden beams separated from masonry chimneys.

494(35).

Sec. 494(35). Smoke pipes.

494(36).

Sec. 494(36). Hot air pipes and registers.

494(37).

Sec. 494(37). Dry rooms.

494(38).

Sec. 494(38). Stoves and ranges.

494(39).

Sec. 494(39). Furnaces and appliances.

494(40).

Sec. 494(40). Open flame heating devices.

494(41).

Sec. 494(41). Gas connections.

494(42).

Sec. 494(42). Vent flues.

494(43).

Sec. 494(43). Theatres.

494(44).

Sec. 494(44). Safety of design.

494(45).

Sec. 494(45). Marquees overhanging streets — construction—use and maintenance.

494(46).

Sec. 494(46). Auto repair shops and public garages.

494(47).

Sec. 494(47). Condemnation of buildings and structure in dangerous condition.

494(48).

Sec. 494(48). Interpretation of this chapter.

494(49).

Sec. 494(49). Building inspector authorized to enter property or premises for purposes of inspection.

494(50).

Sec. 494(50). Penalties.

495.

Sec. 495. Zoning.

495(1).

Sec. 495(1). Districts

495(2).

Sec. 495(2). Definitions.

495(3).

Sec. 495(3). A residence district uses.

495(4).

Sec. 495(4). A-1 residence district uses.

495(5).

Sec. 495(5). B business district uses.

495(6).

Sec. 495(6). B-1 business district uses.

495(7).

Sec. 495(7). B-2 business districts.

495(8).

Sec. 495(8). C industrial districts.

495(9).

Sec. 495(9). Heights of buildings.

495(10).

Sec. 495(10). Set back building lines.

495(11).

Sec. 495(11). Rear yards.

495(12).

Sec. 495(12). Side yards.

495(13).

Sec. 495(13). Courts.

495(14).

Sec. 495(14). Exceptions and regulations in various districts.

495(15).

Sec. 495(15). Accessory buildings.

495(16).

Sec. 495(16). Interpretation and purposes.

495(17).

Sec. 495(17). General regulations.

495(18).

Sec. 495(18). Existing non-conforming uses.

495(19).

Sec. 495(19). Enforcement.

495(20).

Sec. 495(20). Violations and penalties.

495(21).

Sec. 495(21). Effect of invalidity of one subsection.

495(22).

Sec. 495(22). Board of zoning appeals.

495(23).

Sec. 495(23). Amendment.

Constitutionality of Code.

XLII.

CHAPTER XLII.

APPENDIX

GENERAL INDEX

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Sec. 494(35). Smoke pipes.

(a) No smoke pipe shall be within six (6) inches of any woodwork,
or any wooden lath and plaster partition or ceiling.

(b) Where smoke pipes pass through a wooden lath and plaster
partition, they shall be guarded by galvanized iron ventilated
thimbles at least twelve (12) inches larger in diameter than the
pipes, or by galvanized iron thimbles built in at least eight (8)
inches of brick work or other incombustible material.

No smoke pipe shall pass through any floor or a roof having
wooden framework except as specified in section 494(33).

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Sec. 494(35). Smoke pipes.