Buena Vista, Virginia · General provision

Sections 618.419-618.521

Dimensional standards

Uses

Extracted standards

38 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.

Accessory dwelling units

Environmental

  • Environmental compliance

    Development in the MXB-HT subdistrict shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations.

Floodplain

Lighting

  • Full cutoff lighting

    Exterior lighting shall be full cutoff or fully shielded.

Noise

  • Noise curfew hours

    No use shall produce noise that is audible beyond the property line between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., except as provided in this ordinance.

Other

  • Fence and wall design

    Fences and walls shall be designed and constructed in a manner that is consistent with the architectural character of the surrounding area.

  • Bicycle parking required

    All developments in the MXB-HT subdistrict shall provide bicycle parking facilities in accordance with article 10 of this ordinance.

  • Complete streets

    Streets in the MXB-HT subdistrict shall be designed to accommodate pedestrians, bicycles, and vehicles in a safe and efficient manner.

  • Erosion and sediment control

    Development in the MXB-HT subdistrict shall comply with the city's erosion and sediment control ordinance.

  • Stormwater management

    Development in the MXB-HT subdistrict shall comply with the city's stormwater management ordinance.

  • No use shall produce dust or air pollution that is detectable beyond the property line.

  • Hazardous materials restriction

    No use shall store, use, or dispose of hazardous materials in a manner that poses a threat to the public health, safety, or welfare.

  • Properties located within a historic district or designated as historic landmarks shall be subject to the provisions of the city's historic preservation ordinance.

  • Home occupations shall be clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the dwelling as a residence.

  • Mechanical equipment location and screening

    Mechanical equipment shall be located in the rear yard or on the roof, and shall be screened from view.

  • Landscaping maintenance

    All landscaping in the MXB-HT subdistrict shall be maintained in good condition.

  • Driveway material

    Driveways shall be constructed of concrete, asphalt, or similar materials.

  • Maximum duration of temporary uses30 days

    Temporary uses shall not exceed 30 days in duration, except as provided in this ordinance.

  • The maximum floor area ratio (FAR) for nonresidential uses in the MXB-HT subdistrict shall be 1.0.

  • Maximum guest rooms5 rooms

    Bed and breakfast inns shall be owner-occupied and shall not exceed five guest rooms.

  • Minimum pedestrian walkway width5 ft

    Pedestrian walkways shall be at least five feet in width and shall be constructed of concrete, brick, or similar materials.

  • Live-work unit design

    Live-work units shall be designed to accommodate both residential and commercial uses.

  • No use shall produce odor that is detectable beyond the property line.

  • Outdoor dining location

    Outdoor dining areas shall be located on the same lot as the restaurant and shall not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular circulation.

  • Tree removal permit

    No tree shall be removed without a permit from the zoning administrator, except as provided in the tree protection ordinance.

  • Curb cuts shall be prohibited along the frontage of townhouse and commercial buildings, except as provided in this ordinance.

  • Loading area location and screening

    Loading areas in the MXB-HT subdistrict shall be located in the rear yard and shall be screened from view from public streets and adjacent properties.

  • Refuse area location and screening

    Refuse areas in the MXB-HT subdistrict shall be located in the rear yard and shall be screened from view from public streets and adjacent properties.

  • Recycling containers required

    Recycling containers shall be provided in convenient locations and shall be maintained in good condition.

  • Short-term rentals shall be registered with the city and shall comply with all applicable building, fire, and health codes.

  • Mixed-use building requirement

    Mixed-use buildings shall contain both residential and commercial uses.

  • Rooftop equipment screening

    Rooftop equipment shall be screened by parapets, screens, or other architectural features.

  • Sidewalk cafe location

    Sidewalk cafes shall be located on the sidewalk adjacent to the restaurant and shall not obstruct pedestrian circulation.

  • Solid waste storage screening

    Solid waste storage areas shall be screened from view from public streets and adjacent properties.

  • Street vendor circulation

    Street vendors shall not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular circulation.

  • Transit stops

    Transit stops shall be provided along public streets where transit service is available.

  • No use shall produce vibration that is detectable beyond the property line.

  • Wireless telecom screening

    Wireless telecommunications facilities shall be designed and sited to minimize visual impacts and shall be screened from view where feasible.

From the ordinance

The maximum density for residential uses in the MXB-HT subdistrict shall be 20 dwelling units per acre.
Sections 618.419-618.521