Accessory uses

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    • General limitations upon accessory uses

      • (a) An accessory use shall be located upon the same lot with a principal use, unless otherwise set forth in this subchapter.

        An accessory use shall be subordinate to the principal use and shall be a use or activity which is customarily incidental to the principal use. An accessory use shall not materially or substantially change or alter the character of activity of the principal use it serves. An accessory use shall include accessory buildings and structures to include memorial chapels.
    • Accessory uses in planned residential districts

      • (b) In a planned residential development of five (5) acres or more, after receiving a recommendation from the Virgin Islands Planning Office, a limited commercial center may be permitted as an accessory use if it meets the following conditions:

        • 1. The commercial area shall not occupy more than five (5) percent of the total zoning lot area for the planned residential development;

        • 2. It shall be intended primarily for the convenience of the residents of the planned residential development;

        • 3. It shall be so located and designed within the planned residential development as not to interfere with the amenities of the surrounding residential area or to create excessive traffic or parking demands upon the street system;

        • 4. The design of the commercial area shall be in keeping with the general design of the planned residential development.

    • Accessory uses in hotels and multiple residences

      • (c) In a hotel or apartment house located in the R-3, R-5, and W-1 Districts, limited commercial activities are permitted subject to the following conditions:

        • 1. The commercial activities will occupy the ground floor area of the hotel or apartment house with the exception of a restaurant or snack bar which may be in a separate building;

        • 2. The commercial activities will be those customarily found in hotels including, but not limited to, perfume, liquor, clothes, novelty, jewelry, watches, etc., shops and restaurants;

        • 3. They shall be intended for the convenience of the residents of the hotel or apartment house.

    • Accessory uses in agricultural districts

      • (d) In Agricultural Districts, in addition to the principal structure, buildings for the housing of tenants or employees are permitted, provided the number of such additional structures shall not exceed one (1) in the A-2 District and three (3) in the A-1 District.

        One roadside stand for the sale of agricultural products produced on the premises shall be permitted.


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