Bristol
Zoning districts
10 districts, grouped by category.
Commercial
3General provisions
89 rules that bind every district rather than one — sign regulations, parking, floodplain and the rest of the code’s citywide chapters.
Skill game machines shall be programmed so that the maximum consideration to play is $5.00 and the maximum winnings per a single play does not exceed $5,000.00.
The requirements of this division govern the siting of wireless communication towers and facilities, including small cell facilities, except as specifically excluded herein.
Special uses within a zoning district are uses that are not permitted in a particular district except by special use permit granted under the provisions of this section.
It is the purpose of this section to provide a more flexible and adaptable zoning method to cope with situations found in such zones through conditional zoning, whereby a zoning reclassification may be allowed subject to certain conditions proffered by the zoning applicant for the protection of the community that are not generally applicable to the land similarly zoned, as allowed by the Code of Virginia, § 15.2-2296.
Definitions for accessory building, family, cannabis dispensing facility, temporary family health care structure, incidental sign, and interstate advertising corridor.
The H-O district shall apply to contributing structures in the following historic districts, as shown on the zoning map, and individual landmarks as described by the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places.
The overall gross density so approved shall not exceed 20 dwelling units per acre. Not less than 20 percent of total acreage shall be open space.
Flexible redevelopment district (FRD). Permitted uses include art studio, business support services, etc. Lot coverage shall not exceed 40 percent. Height limit of 100 feet. Setbacks per B-1 for non-residential.
Railroad district. Permitted uses are railroad infrastructure and ancillary uses. Yard requirements same as M-1, except no side yard setback if adjoining manufacturing.
Where a lot at the time of the adoption of the ordinance or at the time of subsequent amendment to this article does not meet the minimum lot size for the district in which it is situated, such lot may be used as a building site for a single-family residence in a district where residences are permitted, provided the yard space and other requirements are met.
Density of development shall not exceed 12 dwelling units per gross acre... minimum lot area 2,000 sq ft per unit... height limited to 30 feet or two and one-half stories... parking 1.5 spaces per unit.
Minimum area for a manufactured home park shall be three acres. Individual spaces 3,600 sq ft. Density no more than eight spaces per gross acre. Each space at least 40 feet wide. Two off-drive parking spaces per space. Public water and sewer required.
In single- and two-family residence districts, only one principal building and its customary accessory building or buildings may hereafter be erected on any lot.
Minimum total contiguous lot area of ten acres. Setback of at least 35 feet from public right-of-way and 25 feet from adjoining property boundary. Minimum 25% green space. Public water service required.
Where any business or manufacturing district abuts a residential district, any new construction or development within such business or manufacturing district on property that is contiguous with such residential district shall be provided with either masonry- or evergreen-vegetation-type screening, or such other type as may be acceptable to the planning commission.
No lot shall be reduced in area so that yards, lot area per dwelling unit, lot width, building area or other requirements of this article are not maintained.
Fences and walls shall be permitted in all districts provided they comply with the following restrictions: (1) In all districts, fences or walls shall be a minimum of 36 inches in height. ... (5) No fence or wall hereafter constructed shall be greater than 96 inches above grade level.
Home occupations shall be allowed in all residential zoning districts except the golf course residential (GCR) district, unless prohibited by deed restrictions or homeowner association restrictions.
All accessory buildings must be at least ten feet from the side and rear property line with the following exceptions: ...
multiple family dwellings are a permitted by right use in the B-2 and FRD zoning districts in accordance with the density and yard requirements for R-3 in division 4.
Source documents
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