In VA, what are the footage/boundries, on each side, for a public ramp/landing that has been established for many, many years?

To check on the details of these code requirements, contact the local administrator for Gloucester.
http://www.gloucesterva.info/codes/

Before doing that, though, familiarize yourself with each of the zoning codes, building permit rules/process and compliance requirements for Gloucester by clicking the link above.

Check with a lawyer in your locale to discuss more of the details.

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Good luck to you.

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