Category Archives: Land Use

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Understanding the Conditional Use Permit

The Conditional Use Permit can be found throughout the Minutes of the Town of Christiansburg Town Council Meeting Minutes. I am providing some basic information concerning this ‘device’ in order to point out a common denominator, conditions. A Conditional Use … Continue reading

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Aug 23 Cburg Planning Commission Meeting at 5:30 pm. Topics include …

Christiansburg Planning Commission Meeting is scheduled to meet at 5:30pm on Monday August 23rd. The items on the menu, any of which is sure to create indigestion for someone is:

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End of an Era: Councilwoman Carter leaves office

For 21 years Ms. Ann Carter has given of herself to the Town of Christiansburg. Had she chosen to run again this past May, she would have easily brought that total up to 25. Ms. Carter will be missed for … Continue reading

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So much for campaign issues — The Post Election Mutation Process

Sidewalks were a significant part of the discussion prior to the May 4th Town of Christiansburg elections. The results of the Planning Commissions assignment to evaluate the proposed plan comes to the forefront on Monday, August 16, at 7:00 p.m. … Continue reading

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The Future Land Use Map and How to Abuse It.

Okay, I’ve done enough dancing around the subject of the Future Land Use Map. I’ve been nice, waiting to see what would be said or done. In the meantime, I’ve been reviewing, reviewing, and reviewing just to verify what I … Continue reading

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