Land use · Bluefield, Virginia

single-family dwellings

Named in 4 of this ordinance’s zoning districts.

How this ordinance defines it

The operative definition is the local one. Codes routinely subdivide a category into tiers — “day care 2, family”, “group home 2” — and attach different permissions to each, so only Bluefield’s own text settles what this covers.

related by blood, marriage or adoption occupying a premises and living in a single-family dwelling unit, as distinguished from an unrelated group occupying a boardinghouse, lodginghouse, tourist home or hotel. **Farm animals** means animals other than

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- Permitted uses. Within the R-1A district, the following uses are permitted: (1) Single-family dwellings . (2) Public parks. (3) Municipal, county, state or federal buildings or land uses. (4) Public utility stations, provided allot requirements of

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specifications and restrictions. The following regulations shall apply to all short-term rentals of single-family dwellings , mobile homes or portions of owner occupied single-family dwellings for any period less than 30 days. Such short-term rentals in compliance

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Exception: A private garage or parking area for the exclusive use of a single-family dwelling . (d) **Lighting.** Any lights used to illuminate parking areas shall be so arranged as to reflect the light away from adjoining

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Where it is allowed here

Permitted by right4

Allowed outright — no hearing needed.