Sec. 25-427(2), 25-428
Dimensional standards
Density
Height & bulk
Housing
- Two-family
- by_right
- Three-family
- by_right
- Four-plus family
- by_right
Servicing
- Applies near
- I-81, U.S. Route 220
- Geographic extent
- Portion of Gateway Crossing Overlay DistrictOverlay districtA second set of rules laid over the base district, adding requirements without replacing it. northwest of I-81 and along U.S. Route 220 approaching Daleville Town Center UDA
Uses
Permitted by right11
Conditional / special use3
Extracted standards
12 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Density
- Maximum density for single-familySingle-family dwellingOne dwelling unit on its own lot, usually detached from its neighbours. attached (by-rightBy rightPermitted outright: if the plans meet the written rules, permission cannot be withheld.)6 du/acdu/acreDwelling units per acre — the number of homes allowed on each acre of land.
Dwelling, single family attached, up to six (6) dwelling units per net acre.
- Maximum density for single-familySingle-family dwellingOne dwelling unit on its own lot, usually detached from its neighbours. attached (special exception)14 du/acdu/acreDwelling units per acre — the number of homes allowed on each acre of land.
Dwelling, single family attached, up to fourteen (14) dwelling units per net acre by special exception.
- Maximum density for multi-familyMultifamily dwellingA building of four or more dwelling units. Where zoning is most restrictive. (by-rightBy rightPermitted outright: if the plans meet the written rules, permission cannot be withheld.)8 du/acdu/acreDwelling units per acre — the number of homes allowed on each acre of land.
Dwelling, multi-family, up to eight (8) dwelling units per acre.
- Maximum density for multi-familyMultifamily dwellingA building of four or more dwelling units. Where zoning is most restrictive. (special exception)26 du/acdu/acreDwelling units per acre — the number of homes allowed on each acre of land.
Dwelling, multi-family, up to twenty-six (26) dwelling units per acre by special exception.
Height
- Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. by special exception60 ft
Up to sixty (60) feet by SEP.
Other
There shall be no floor area ratio (FAR) requirement in the Gateway Crossing Overlay District.
- Maximum imperviousImpervious coverageThe share of a lot covered by anything water cannot soak through — roofs, drives, patios. surface
There shall be no maximum impervious surface requirements in the Gateway Crossing Overlay District.
- Minimum sidewalk width5 ft
Required sidewalks shall be a minimum of five (5) feet in width.
- Pedestrian entryway required
For any new principal building with an exterior façade facing a public right-of-way, there shall be a pedestrian entryway opening installed onto at least one (1) adjoining public right-of-way.
- Residential use requirements
Residential uses shall comply with R-4 requirements.
- Window and door transparencyGround-floor transparencyThe share of a ground-floor street wall that must be windows rather than blank surface.20 pct
The façade shall contain transparent windows or door openings covering a minimum of 20% to a maximum of 70% of the wall area on all floors.
Setback
- Front setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. for non-residential uses25 ft
Minimum front building setback shall be 25 feet if parking and drives are in side/rear yards or evergreen shrubs are planted; otherwise 80 feet plus impervious.
From the ordinance
Uses permitted by-right: Commercial uses (B-2), mixed use, multi-family up to 8 du/ac, single-family attached up to 6 du/ac, civic, farmers market, greenways, brewpub, microbrewery, commuter park and ride, home occupation. Special exception: attached up to 14, multi-family up to 26, commercial as special exception in B-2. Prohibited: upholstery shops, service stations, vehicle repair light, flea markets, animal hospital with exterior runs.