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.
Temporary construction trailers and temporary buildings, used in conjunction with construction work only and not for residential occupancy, may be permitted in any district during the period construction work is in progress.
Outdoor storage as an accessory use, where permitted, shall not exceed 30% of the total site area...
Outdoor storage as an accessory use, where permitted, shall not exceed 30% of the total site area and shall be subject to the use requirements of this article.
Domestic farm animals shall be an allowed accessory to a residential use without a permit, subject to the following standards: The parcel contains a minimum of three contiguous acres.
Domestic farm animals shall be an allowed accessory to a residential use without a permit, subject to the following standards:
Adequate fencing to contain domesticated farm animals shall be provided and maintained to insure safe confinement on the owner's property.
If visible from adjacent AFOS, residential, PUD, OI, or PTD properties that are occupied by a residential dwelling, the use shall be located within an enclosed structure...
If visible from adjacent AFOS, residential, PUD, OI, or PTD properties that are occupied by a residential dwelling, the use shall be located within an enclosed structure having a style and character compatible with the surrounding residential structures or shall be screened from view in accordance with Article VIII, Community Design Standards.
Any treatment rooms, cages, pens, or kennels shall be maintained within a completely enclosed soundproof building.
Any treatment rooms, cages, pens, or kennels shall be maintained within a completely enclosed soundproof building. Such hospital or clinic shall be operated in such a way as to produce no objectionable noise or odors outside its walls.
Outdoor storage as an accessory use, where permitted, shall not exceed 30% of the total site area...
Outdoor storage as an accessory use, where permitted, shall not exceed 30% of the total site area and shall be subject to the use requirements of this article.
The maximum height of any broadcasting and communication tower shall be made a condition of the special use permit.
The standards of this section apply whenever a special use permit is sought for a broadcasting or communications tower, as this use is defined in the definitions of this chapter.
In accordance with Code of Virginia, § 15.2-2316.4, small cell facilities shall be permitted by right in all zoning districts subject to the following general performance standards.
In accordance with Code of Virginia, § 15.2-2316.4, small cell facilities shall be permitted by right in all zoning districts subject to the following general performance standards.
Must be located at least 2,000 linear feet from the property line of any public or private school (pre-K through Grade 12); and ...
Must be located at least 2,000 linear feet from the property line of any public or private school (pre-K through Grade 12); and Must be located at least 2,000 linear feet from the property line of an existing recreational substances use (both retail, off-site and retail, on-site); and Hours of operation shall be limited to 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Sunday; and Are not allowed in the Old and Historic District or Historic Entrance Corridor Overlay District; and May be permitted as a special use in parcels zoned B-2 unless visible from the Historic Entrance Corridor Overlay District road segments of Main Street and Cummings Street; and Are permitted by right in M-1 (Limited Industrial) zones.
Any agriculture, intensive use shall meet the following minimum requirements: Located a minimum of 200 feet from any primary highway and 100 feet from any secondary highway...
Any agriculture, intensive use shall meet the following minimum requirements: Located a minimum of 200 feet from any primary highway and 100 feet from any secondary highway...
Source documents
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