Goochland County Unincorporated, Virginia · General provision
Sec. 15-285.H
Single FamilyAll Goochland County Unincorporated districts0
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Permitted by right1
Extracted standards
3 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
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- Must comply with single-familySingle-family dwellingOne dwelling unit on its own lot, usually detached from its neighbours. zoning
Houses must comply with the same zoning regulations as applicable to single-family dwellings.
- Foundation required if over 256 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
A foundation is required if the house is over 256 square feet.
- Criteria for no foundation if 256 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000. or less
If the house is 256 square feet or less, no foundation is required if the following criteria are met: Maximum 10 feet eave height; Finished floor not more than 18 inches above finished grade; Supporting structure in direct contact with the ground; Anchored to withstand wind loads; Structure of light-frame construction.
From the ordinance
Building, well, and septic permits are required. Houses must comply with the same zoning regulations as applicable to single-family dwellings. A foundation is required if the house is over 256 square feet. If the house is 256 square feet or less, no foundation is required if the following criteria are met: Maximum 10 feet eave height. Finished floor not more than 18 inches above finished grade. Supporting structure in direct contact with the ground. Anchored to withstand wind loads. Structure of light-frame construction.