County (unincorporated) · Virginia

Chesterfield County Unincorporated

The ordinance has been retrieved, read and turned into structured rules.
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Districts
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Extracted rules
1,743
Standards
10
Chapters read

Zoning districts

4 districts, grouped by category.

General provisions

502 rules that bind every district rather than one — sign regulations, parking, floodplain and the rest of the code’s citywide chapters.

Sec. 19.2-30-173 standards

Minimum lot size is 10 acres. All structures associated with the keeping of equine animals shall be set back 50 feet from any adjoining property or road. All fences for equine animal containment shall be set back 10 feet from any adjoining property or road.

Sec. 19.2-30-24 standards

The minimum lot area for an agritourism use is five acres. Hours of operation are limited to between 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. ... outdoor amplified music is limited to 65 decibels measured at the property boundary. Outdoor activities must be set back at least 50 feet from properties under separate ownership.

Sec. 19.2-30-23 standards

The minimum lot area for an agritourism use is five acres. Hours of operation are limited to between 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Outdoor activities must be set back at least 50 feet from properties under separate ownership.

Sec. 19.2-30-202 standards

A donation center may include a drive-through, and all materials shall be stored inside the building. Hours of operation for donations are limited to between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.

Sec. 19.2-30-214 standards

For projects containing less than six acres, buildings shall be a minimum of three stories and a maximum of four stories. For projects six acres or more, buildings shall be a minimum of three stories and a maximum of six stories. In no case shall the height of a building exceed three stories or 40 feet within 100 feet of residential districts. Within any project the maximum percentage of multi-family dwelling units having three or more bedrooms shall not exceed 15%.

Sec. 19.2-30-222 standards

Use is located on a lot having a minimum area of 4,500 square feet and a minimum lot width of 45 feet; and Dwelling complies with the setback requirements in the SU District.

Sec. 19.2-30-2310 standards

Project has a minimum of 100 feet of contiguous frontage along Route 1. Project size is no less than three acres and no more than 10 acres; projects of a minimum of 1.5 acres shall be permitted if located at the intersection of a local road with Route 1. Unless designed to architecturally front Route 1, units shall have a minimum 50 foot setback from Route 1 with Perimeter Landscaping A, if designed to architecturally front Route 1 the setback may be reduced to 25 feet. Buildings may be up to 55 feet, whichever is less, provided that if within 100 feet of SR, SC, SU, or AR district the height shall not exceed 45 feet.

Sec. 19.2-30-246 standards

Hours of operation are limited to 7:00 am to 12:00 midnight Friday and Saturdays and 7:00 am to 10:00 pm Sunday through Thursday. The minimum site area is five acres in the NB District. In the A District, outdoor activities shall be setback 200 feet from residential district or use. In all other districts, activities must take place inside a building. In the A District, noise shall not exceed 65 dBA at the property line. The maximum height of pole-mounted exterior lighting is 20 feet in outdoor activity areas.

Sec. 19.2-30-251 standards

Manufacturing of ammunition or explosives shall not be conducted.

Sec. 19.2-30-267 standards

Farms in the A district shall comply with the following: 1. Less Than Three Acres. Keeping of animals is limited to chickens, fowl, rabbits, or other small, domesticated livestock; and Keeping farm animals such as cows, sheep, goats or horses does not occur. 2. Greater Than or Equal to Three Acres. Farms may include chickens, fowl, rabbits, or other small, domesticated livestock and/or farm animals such as cows, sheep, goats, or horses.

Sec. 19.2-30-274 standards

The use cannot occur on a subdivision lot. The use is located where improved permanent parking facilities are available for use. Vendor areas shall conform to the setback requirements of the applicable zoning district, except within the VO District. The use is not operated more frequently than three consecutive days nor more than three days in any seven-day period beginning on Monday and ending on Sunday. Stands, vehicles, signs, trash, debris or other material associated with, or resulting from, the use is removed no later than 24 hours following the end of each sales period and after cessation of the use.

Sec. 19.2-30-294 standards

Fueling equipment shall meet the setback requirements for parking in the district. Drives associated with fueling equipment shall meet the setback requirements for parking outlined in the district. Columns supporting island canopies shall complement the design of the principal building. Use shall not be located in the VO District. Use is located along an arterial road.

Sec. 19.2-30-31 standards

The agricultural farmstand and on-site parking shall be setback a minimum of 25 feet from the right-of-way.

Sec. 19.2-30-31 standards

The agricultural farmstand and on-site parking shall be setback a minimum of 25 feet from the right-of-way.

Sec. 19.2-30-43 standards

A maximum of one AFI shall be permitted in a single building. ... A minimum distance separation of 5,280 feet shall be provided between AFIs, as measured between closest property lines. AFIs shall not be located on property that is contiguous to property designated in the Comprehensive Plan for residential use or is zoned or developed for residential uses.

Sec. 19.2-30-42 standards

A minimum distance separation of 5,280 feet shall be provided between AFIs, as measured between closest property lines. AFIs shall not be located on property that is contiguous to property designated in the Comprehensive Plan for residential use or is zoned or developed for residential uses.

Sec. 19.2-30-53 standards

The capacity for amphitheaters is limited to 50 seats, and the use must be used as amenity space for the neighborhood. ... The capacity for amphitheaters is limited to 500 seats. ... outdoor amplified music is limited to 65 decibels measured at the property boundary.

Sec. 19.2-30-51 standards

The capacity for amphitheaters is limited to 50 seats, and the use must be used as amenity space for the neighborhood.

Sec. 19.2-30-61 standards

Minimum lot size is three acres.

Sec. 19.2-30-96 standards

No outside storage of parts. Overhead doors shall not face a public road or a Residential District. Use is setback 100 feet from an adjacent Residential or NB District, or A property shown in the Comprehensive Plan for residential or Neighborhood Business uses. The setback is landscaped at a density of two and a half times Perimeter Landscaping C. Repair activities shall take place within a building. Storage yards for vehicles awaiting repair shall be screened from view from adjacent property in which this use is not permitted and from public roads. Use is not located within the VO District.

Source documents

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