Fluvanna County Unincorporated
Zoning districts
9 districts, grouped by category.
Industrial
2Residential
4Residential, Limited, District R-1
- Min lot
- 43,560 sq ft (1 ac)
- Max height
- 35 ft
- Front setback
- 75 ft
- Max density
- 1 du/ac
- Permitted uses
- 16
Residential, General District
- Min lot
- 21,780 sq ft (0.5 ac)
- Max height
- 35 ft
- Front setback
- 50 ft
- Max density
- 2 du/ac
- Permitted uses
- 19
Residential, Planned Community, District R-3
- Max density
- 2.9 du/ac
- Permitted uses
- 34
Residential, Limited, District R-4
- Min lot
- 87,120 sq ft (2 ac)
- Max height
- 35 ft
- Front setback
- 25 ft
- Max density
- 0.5 du/ac
- Permitted uses
- 19
General provisions
207 rules that bind every district rather than one — sign regulations, parking, floodplain and the rest of the code’s citywide chapters.
Frontage on a cul-de-sac may be reduced to not less than fifty feet (50'), provided that driveway separation shall be in accordance with the standards of the Virginia Department of Transportation and no more than five (5) lots shall have frontage on any one cul-de-sac.
Except as otherwise expressly provided in this chapter, every parcel of land shall abut a road dedicated to public use and maintained by the Virginia Department of Transportation. Except as specifically permitted in this section, frontage shall not be less than required by the regulations of the district in which the parcel is located.
For purposes of this chapter, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, "open space" shall mean land or water left in undisturbed natural condition and unoccupied by building lots, structures, streets and roads and parking lots.
The Zoning Administrator may approve placement of a manufactured home in the event that a residence is destroyed or made unlivable by fire, flood, wind, or other natural causes, provided that placement shall be for a period not longer than twelve (12) months from the date of occurrence of the event
The Zoning Administrator may approve placement of a manufactured home in the event that a residence is destroyed or made unlivable by fire, flood, wind, or other natural causes, provided that placement shall be for a period not longer than twelve (12) months from the date of occurrence of the event, and also provided that written approval is obtained from the respective property owners association, if any.
The proposed site shall be a minimum of 300 acres and allow for at least eighty-seven (87%) of the property to be left as open space; ... The height of any buildings or structures shall not exceed the lesser of 145 feet above ground level ... The amount of impervious surface coverage shall be thirteen percent (13%) or less ... Any buildings or structures over twelve feet (12') in height shall be located a minimum of 300 feet distant from adjoining property lines or edge of road rights-of-way; There shall be a minimum of 300-foot wide vegetated buffer around the development
The proposed site shall be a minimum of 300 acres and allow for at least eighty-seven (87%) of the property to be left as open space; The amount of impervious surface coverage shall be thirteen percent (13%) or less, provided that storm water detention ponds or reservoirs shall be considered pervious surface(s); The height of any buildings or structures shall not exceed the lesser of 145 feet above ground level or the height of the tallest chimney as determined by paragraph (b) below;
Except as otherwise expressly provided hereinafter, any building used exclusively for the provision of public safety services shall be exempt from the acreage, frontage, setback and yard requirements of this ordinance.
Except as otherwise expressly provided hereinafter, any building used exclusively for the provision of public safety services shall be exempt from the acreage, frontage, setback and yard requirements of this ordinance.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, there shall be permitted in all districts all uses which are necessary, subordinate, incidental and essential to a lawful main use and which cannot reasonably be located entirely on the same parcel, or in the same district, as the main use.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, there shall be permitted in all districts all uses which are necessary, subordinate, incidental and essential to a lawful main use and which cannot reasonably be located entirely on the same parcel, or in the same district, as the main use.
The maximum floor area permitted for a home occupation shall be 25 percent of the finished floor area of the dwelling unit. ... Outside storage of goods, products, equipment, or other materials associated with the home occupation shall be prohibited. ... The use, sale or storage of toxic, explosive, flammable, radioactive, or other hazardous materials in conjunction with a home occupation shall be prohibited. ... Lessons in the applied arts shall be permitted, provided the class size for any lesson does not exceed ten (10) students at any one (1) time. ... No activity in conjunction with a home occupation shall be conducted before 7:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m.
The maximum floor area permitted for a home occupation shall be 25 percent of the finished floor area of the dwelling unit. More than one home occupation may be permitted provided the total floor area used for all home occupations does not exceed 25 percent.
Any parcel with multiple, detached single-family dwellings may only have one short-term rental use per five acres of land. ... Maximum sign area: four square feet. ... The owner shall also agree to restrict occupancy in the short-term rental to no more than two adults per lawful bedroom. ... Parking for the short-term rental shall be located on-site in driveways or other designated parking areas located on the owner's property
Any parcel with multiple, detached single-family dwellings may only have one short-term rental use per five acres of land.
Land or buildings may be used or occupied only after a certificate of occupancy has been issued by the Administrator or his designated agent.
Land or buildings may be used or occupied only after a certificate of occupancy has been issued by the Administrator or his designated agent.
When permitted by this chapter, special use permits may be authorized by the governing body upon the governing body's finding that the proposed use will not be detrimental to the character and development of the adjacent area.
When permitted by this chapter, special use permits may be authorized by the governing body upon the governing body's finding that the proposed use will not be detrimental to the character and development of the adjacent area.
If in any district established under this chapter, a use is not specifically permitted and an application is made by a property owner to the Administrator for such use, the Administrator shall refer the application to the Planning Commission.
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