Goochland County Unincorporated
Zoning districts
10 districts, grouped by category.
Agricultural
3Agricultural, General District
- Min lot
- 87,120 sq ft (2 ac)
- Permitted uses
- 24
Agricultural, Limited, District A-2
- Min lot
- 87,120 sq ft (2 ac)
- Permitted uses
- 25
Agricultural, Intensive, District A-3
Commercial
3Industrial
2Residential
2General provisions
196 rules that bind every district rather than one — sign regulations, parking, floodplain and the rest of the code’s citywide chapters.
The development plan will be valid only if the proposed structures are constructed in accordance with it and only if at least ⅕ of the swine are placed into service within 36 months of plan approval.
The minimum lot size is 15,000 square feet which allows a density of 2.9 units per acre.
This district applies to those areas in major villages designated for and served by public water and sewer utilities. ... maximum density of 2.5 units per acre. ... Developments zoned RPUD after January 1, 2020 require at least 25% of the gross land area be common area.
Density for apartments and condominiums cannot exceed 19 units per acre.
Exceptions to the height requirement include: Church spires, belfries, cupolas, monuments, water towers, chimneys, flues, flagpoles, television antennas and radio aerials. Parapet walls may rise up to six feet above the finished roof surface.
This use is only allowed with a conditional use permit in the A-1 (Agriculture, General) district.
Storage site cannot be located within a 100-year floodplain or within the dam break inundation zone of any state-regulated dam. Perimeter of the facility must be at least 750 feet from the nearest residential use. Facility must be located at least 100 feet from any wetland or stream. Facilities must be enclosed by fencing at least five feet high
Permitted as accessory to an agriculture use. No more than one roadside stand per farm or other agricultural unit. Sales are limited to agricultural products grown or produced on the property. Cannot exceed 200 square feet. Cannot be located within 25 feet of any right-of-way.
Cannot exceed 200 square feet. Cannot be located within 25 feet of any right-of-way.
Manufactured homes may be used for housing farm workers on a farm operation in agricultural zoning districts. One manufactured home is permitted each 100 acres comprised by the farm operation, but no more than four manufactured homes are permitted per farm operation.
One manufactured home is permitted each 100 acres comprised by the farm operation, but no more than four manufactured homes are permitted per farm operation. Each manufactured home must be connected to an approved residential sewage disposal system, and to a satisfactory water supply. No manufactured home may be located within 750 feet of an existing conventionally-built dwelling
Must be located on property of at least 20 acres. Must have at least a 500-foot setback from any property line.
Must be located on property of at least 20 acres. Must have at least a 500-foot setback from any property line.
The following operational uses, events, and activities are permitted by-right at wineries, cideries, breweries, or distilleries, located on 50 acres or more:
The following operational uses, events, and activities are permitted by-right at wineries, cideries, breweries, or distilleries, located on 50 acres or more
Livestock is not permitted in any district zoned R-1, R-3, R-O, R-N, RPUD, or MPUD.
Livestock is not permitted in any district zoned R-1, R-3, R-O, R-N, RPUD, or MPUD.
If no more than two horses are kept, the stable can be located on a lot of at least three acres. If three or more horses are kept, the stable must be located on a lot of at least five acres. No part of any building used for the riding stable can be located within 150 feet of the nearest property line or within 100 feet of a public road.
No part of any building used for the riding stable can be located within 150 feet of the nearest property line or within 100 feet of a public road.
Outdoor play areas must be: Safely segregated from accessways, and parking, loading, or service areas; Enclosed by a fence at least 3½ feet high.
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