Land use · Bristol, Virginia

two-family dwelling

Named in 6 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 Bristol’s own text settles what this covers.

accidental fire, natural disaster, or other act of God. (b) New single-family and two-family dwellings may be permitted in business districts upon approval of the planning commission, provided that such residential structures are of such design

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Use Permit | |---|---| | **RESIDENTIAL** | **RESIDENTIAL** | | Single-Family Dwelling | Two-Family Dwelling | | Townhouse, as regulated in § 50-118 | Group Home | | Accessory Uses and Accessory Dwelling, as regulated in

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lot area in section 50-41 | | Townhouses | Section 50-118 | | Two-family dwellings | R-2 lot area in section 50-41 | | Multi-family dwellings and other residential structures | R-3 lot area in section

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Where it is allowed here

Permitted by right1

Allowed outright — no hearing needed.

Conditional / special use4

Allowed only after a discretionary approval.

Prohibited1

Expressly not allowed.