Dinwiddie County Unincorporated
Zoning districts
13 districts, grouped by category.
Agricultural
2Commercial
3Business, Limited District
- Max height
- 35 ft
- Front setback
- 35 ft
- Permitted uses
- 15
Business, General District
- Max height
- 35 ft
- Front setback
- 10 ft
- Permitted uses
- 34
Shopping Center District
- Min lot
- 130,680 sq ft (3 ac)
- Front setback
- 35 ft
- Permitted uses
- 3
Overlay
2Industrial
2Residential
4Residential, Limited District
- Min lot
- 65,340 sq ft (1.5 ac)
- Max height
- 35 ft
- Permitted uses
- 15
Residential, Limited, District R-1A
- Min lot
- 15,000 sq ft (0.34 ac)
- Max height
- 35 ft
- Permitted uses
- 13
Residential, General District
- Min lot
- 10,000 sq ft
- Max height
- 35 ft
- Max density
- 6 du/ac
- Permitted uses
- 20
Residential, Rural District
- Min lot
- 87,120 sq ft (2 ac)
- Max height
- 35 ft
- Permitted uses
- 13
General provisions
120 rules that bind every district rather than one — sign regulations, parking, floodplain and the rest of the code’s citywide chapters.
Containers, shipping containers, trailers or semi-trailers designed for transport by a tractor trailer, or other portable storage containers are not allowed in any zoning district, except that such containers: (1) Are temporarily allowed as an accessory use for a dwelling in a residential or agricultural zoning district for a 30 day period; (2) Are allowed for permanent storage in connection with a conforming agricultural use or with a legal nonconforming agricultural use existing as of June 18, 2013; and (3) Are allowed in the B-1, B-2, B-3, M-1, and M-2 zoning districts...
The general standards applicable to all recreational vehicles are as follows: ...
The general standards applicable to all recreational vehicles are as follows: (1) Except for recreational vehicles parked in a parking area associated with a multi-family dwelling or parked in the driveway of a principal dwelling or accessory storage building, all recreational vehicles shall be parked behind the front setback line unless such vehicles are parked in a completely enclosed garage or other building. (2) No recreational vehicle shall be used for living purposes in any zoning district...
A manufactured home park shall require a conditional use permit issued by the board of supervisors. In addition, each manufactured home in a manufactured home park shall require a certificate of occupancy.
A manufactured home park shall require a conditional use permit issued by the board of supervisors. ... All manufactured home parks shall have a landscaped or wooded setback line of 50 feet from any highway or public road right-of-way or 75-foot setback from the centerline... The minimum size of any manufactured home park shall be 15 acres. ... Minimum lot size for manufactured home lots shall be 8,500 square feet...
Conditional use permits for temporary trailer parks may be issued by the board of supervisors, subject to the following conditions: ...
Conditional use permits for temporary trailer parks may be issued by the board of supervisors, subject to the following conditions: ... That a minimum area of 2,000 square feet be provided for each space.
an applicant may make a voluntary proffering, in writing, of reasonable conditions, prior to a public hearing before the board of supervisors, in addition to the regulations provided for the zoning district by this chapter, as a part of a rezoning or amendment to the zoning map
Places of public assembly, such as schools, churches, hospitals, apartment houses, theaters and assembly halls, shall not be erected or otherwise located in any area which would be classified as an 'approach zone.' This zone includes an area of 11,000 feet from the end of any runway.
Places of public assembly, such as schools, churches, hospitals, apartment houses, theaters and assembly halls, shall not be erected or otherwise located in any area which would be classified as an 'approach zone.' This zone includes an area of 11,000 feet from the end of any runway. The approach zone for airports accommodating heavy jet aircraft extends to three and one-half miles from the end of the runway.
Each campground shall contain a minimum of ten acres, a minimum of 50 campsites, and shall not exceed an average of 20 campsites per acre inclusive of service roads, toilet buildings, recreational areas, etc.
Each campground shall contain a minimum of ten acres, a minimum of 50 campsites, and shall not exceed an average of 20 campsites per acre inclusive of service roads, toilet buildings, recreational areas, etc. All campgrounds shall have a landscaped or wooded setback line of 50 feet from any highway or public road right-of-way or 75-foot setback from the centerline...
Except in the case of planned residential developments, every principal, detached residential building structure, including a permanent manufactured or mobile home, hereafter erected, installed or structurally altered shall be located when permitted in a residential or agricultural zoning district, and in no case shall there be more than one such building per lot, unless otherwise permitted in this chapter.
Except in the case of planned residential developments, every principal, detached residential building structure, including a permanent manufactured or mobile home, hereafter erected, installed or structurally altered shall be located when permitted in a residential or agricultural zoning district, and in no case shall there be more than one such building per lot, unless otherwise permitted in this chapter.
Except as otherwise provided in this section, it shall be unlawful to house, board, breed, handle or otherwise keep or care for dogs in excess of the numbers established herein per lot size in residential zoned districts established by section 22-6, or in any residential subdivision.
Except as otherwise provided in this section, it shall be unlawful to house, board, breed, handle or otherwise keep or care for dogs in excess of the numbers established herein per lot size in residential zoned districts established by section 22-6, or in any residential subdivision.
It shall be unlawful for any person to keep or cause to be kept any kind of companion bird outdoors within 50 feet of any structure owned by another person and used for human habitation, occupation, or assemblage.
It shall be unlawful for any person to keep or cause to be kept any kind of companion bird outdoors within 50 feet of any structure owned by another person and used for human habitation, occupation, or assemblage. The aggregate number of companion birds kept by persons within the dwelling and on the premises owned by such persons shall not exceed 50.
Keeping and housing chickens on R-R, Residential, Conservative, District zoned and occupied property shall be solely for purposes of household consumption and shall comply with the following requirements.
Keeping and housing chickens on R-R, Residential, Conservative, District zoned and occupied property shall be solely for purposes of household consumption and shall comply with the following requirements. ... No more than 12 female chickens (hens) shall be allowed. No male chickens (roosters) shall be allowed. ... Coops or cages and runs shall be situated at least 35 feet from adjoining property lines.
Source documents
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- Chapter 1100.7K charsRead →
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