The interpretation of fewer than 20 words allows the manufacture of beer in Henrico County’s industrial zones and, by extension, some business zones.
“The following uses [are allowed] when located at least 600 feet from any (residential) district: ... Brewing or distilling of liquors.”
“Nobody’s quite sure how to deal with that,” said Benjamin W. “Ben” Blankinship, the county’s zoning division manager, noting that liquor isn’t brewed.
The vague provision is among those the county seeks to update in a revision of its zoning and subdivision ordinances. Henrico’s zoning ordinance originally was adopted in 1960, and its subdivision ordinance dates to 1955.
