Abingdon
Zoning districts
22 districts, grouped by category.
Other
4Industrial
3Historic
5Residential
8Low-Density Residential
- Max height
- 35 ft
- Permitted uses
- 12
Medium-Density Residential
- Max height
- 35 ft
- Permitted uses
- 5
High-Density Residential
- Max height
- 35 ft
- Permitted uses
- 5
Mixed Residential
- Max height
- 35 ft
- Max density
- 2 du/ac
- Permitted uses
- 8
Mixed High-Density Residential
- Max height
- 35 ft
- Permitted uses
- 12
General provisions
318 rules that bind every district rather than one — sign regulations, parking, floodplain and the rest of the code’s citywide chapters.
Buildings shall be set back at least 40 feet from the street right-of-way line and at least 10 feet from any other property line.
No more than 100 square feet or 10%, whichever is greater, of the dwelling unit shall be used in connection with the occupation. (Category A)
No more than 100 square feet or 10%, whichever is greater, of the dwelling unit shall be used in connection with the occupation.
No portion of the use, excluding required screening and landscape buffers, shall be located within: 100 feet from the property lines of adjoining agricultural zoned property; 200 feet from the property lines of adjoining residential zoned property; and 200 feet from any dwelling not on the associated parcel.
No portion of the use, excluding required screening and landscape buffers, shall be located within: 100 feet from the property lines of adjoining agricultural zoned property; 200 feet from the property lines of adjoining residential zoned property; and 200 feet from any dwelling not on the associated parcel.
A manufactured home park shall consist of three or more contiguous acres. Each manufactured home space shall consist of 4,500 square feet or more and shall have a width of 45 feet or more.
A manufactured home park shall consist of three or more contiguous acres. Each manufactured home space shall consist of 4,500 square feet or more and shall have a width of 45 feet or more.
Dwelling units shall be allowed by-right on the second floor or any higher floor. Dwelling units occupying the first floor of any structure shall only be allowed under the following circumstances: If the building fronts on a public street, the residential portion on the first floor shall be shielded by office or retail space or a lobby that maintains a commercial appearance. At least 50% of the first floor area shall be dedicated to nonresidential use.
Dwelling units shall be allowed by-right on the second floor or any higher floor.
No mobile vendor shall locate within 100 feet of the entrance to a business that sells similar product... No mobile vendor shall locate within 100 feet of a single-family or two-family residential use.
Mobile vendors must obtain a Town mobile vending permit and a business license from the Town of Abingdon.
Each stand shall be permitted for a period not to exceed 60 consecutive days. No more than four permits shall be issued for the same lot during a calendar year.
The outdoor sales stand or display shall setback at least 15 feet from any public right-of-way and outside any required landscape buffer.
Outdoor storage areas shall be screened by a solid wall or fence, including solid entrance and exit gates, not less than six feet nor more than 10 feet in height.
Outdoor storage areas shall be screened by a solid wall or fence, including solid entrance and exit gates, not less than six feet nor more than 10 feet in height.
A rail, fence, wall, or other continuous barricade of no less than three feet tall to retain all cars completely within the property shall be provided except at exit or access driveways.
No motor vehicle work shall be permitted in association with a parking facility except under emergency service work.
The active recreational area, including but not limited to swimming pools, ball fields, or courts, shall not be located closer than 50 feet to any property line.
The active recreational area, including but not limited to swimming pools, ball fields, or courts, shall not be located closer than 50 feet to any property line.
No adult store may be established within 1,000 feet of any other adult store in any zoning district. No adult store may be established within 750 feet of a residential zoned district, educational facility, religious assembly, public park and recreation area, public use, or day-care center.
Source documents
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