Sec. 86-402, 86-405, 86-406
Dimensional standards
Lot
Uses
Permitted by right4
Extracted standards
10 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Height
- Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. of nonresidential structures65 ft
Nonresidential structures shall be erected to a height not to exceed 65 feet.
- Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. of other residential structures4 storiesStoreysHabitable floor levels. Whether a basement or attic counts is defined by the local code.
Other residential structures shall be erected to a height not to exceed four stories.
- Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. of single-familySingle-family dwellingOne dwelling unit on its own lot, usually detached from its neighbours. detached dwellings35 ft
Single-family detached dwellings shall not exceed 35 feet in height.
- Minimum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. of mixed-use buildings2 storiesStoreysHabitable floor levels. Whether a basement or attic counts is defined by the local code.
Mixed-use buildings that include residences shall not be less than two stories in height.
Lighting
- Site lighting to minimize glare
Site lighting shall be designed to minimize the glare of light onto adjacent buildings. Light sources from commercial sites shall be directed away from adjoining residential parcels.
Other
- Landscaping per approved master planComprehensive planThe long-range policy document zoning is meant to implement; it is not itself binding law.
All landscaping shall be established pursuant to an approved master plan. Plantings should be of low height with preference to native and drought-resistant species.
- Minimum screening heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for mechanical equipment5 ft
Mechanical equipment shall be screened by walls, fences or plantings that are a minimum of five feet in height.
- Signs comply with Article V
Signs shall comply with the requirements set forth in article V of this chapter.
- Streets meet VDOT standards
All streets shall meet VDOT public road standards.
Parking
- Off-street parkingMinimum parkingThe number of off-street spaces a development must provide before it may open. per Article IV
Off street parking shall be provided in accordance with the standards in article IV.
From the ordinance
Minimum PUD size 2 acres; any residential, civic, office or commercial use may be permitted if shown on approved master plan; usable open space no less than 20% of gross acreage; adequate public water and sewer required.