Albemarle County Unincorporated, Virginia · General provision
Sec. 6.3
Dimensional standards
Extracted standards
3 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Other
- Discontinuance period for nonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. structure2 years
if the occupation or use is discontinued for more than two years
- Minimum distance from right-of-way for enlargement of nonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. structure25 ft
is a minimum of 25 feet from the right-of-way
- Minimum side or rear setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. for enlargement of nonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. detached single family dwellingSingle-family dwellingOne dwelling unit on its own lot, usually detached from its neighbours.6 ft
a minimum of six feet from a side or rear property line
From the ordinance
A nonconforming structure may continue, subject to the provisions, conditions and prohibitions set forth herein. ... if the occupation or use is discontinued for more than two years, regardless of whether the prior occupancy or use of the structure was continuous or seasonal.