Extracted standards
5 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Density
- Density calculated on net developable area
The maximum density or yield (in terms of total allowable residential dwelling units) shall be calculated based on the net developable area of the existing lot or property subject to development or subdivision prior to the improvement of the site, less the area which is either (a) existing deeded and/or dedicated public right-of-way contiguous to or located within the boundary of the lot, or (b) depicted on the City's adopted Official Map or Future Land Use Plan for proposed public right-of-way, or the expansion thereof, contiguous to or located within the boundary of the lot.
- Adjustment factors for physical land units
Adjustment factors for physical land units are as specified on the following chart.
Other
- Lot coverageLot coverageThe share of a lot that buildings may cover, as a percentage. includes roofed structures greater than 3 feet in heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.
Maximum lot coverage standards, where specified for certain zoning districts, shall be construed to include that portion of a lot occupied by buildings or structures which are roofed or otherwise not open to the sky and which are greater than three feet in height.
- Common open spaceOpen spaceLand a development must leave unbuilt, sometimes required to be usable or planted. must be covenanted and maintained
Lands in common open space shall be so covenanted and perpetually maintained, managed and owned by a nonprofit organization or other legal entity established under the laws of the State of Virginia.
- Open spaceOpen spaceLand a development must leave unbuilt, sometimes required to be usable or planted. must be suitable shape, size, and location
Lands proposed for open space, recreational and active community open space, or landscaped open space shall be of a shape, size and location suitable for the intended open space uses.
From the ordinance
The maximum density or yield (in terms of total allowable residential dwelling units) shall be calculated based on the net developable area of the existing lot or property subject to development or subdivision prior to the improvement of the site.