Louisa County Unincorporated

Rooftop mounted arrays do not require zoning approvals... Ground mounted arrays require zoning approval as accessory structures.

A separate, independent dwelling unit located on the same lot as the primary dwelling unit, subject to the following: ... The dwelling unit shall have a maximum gross floor area of 300 square feet.

The dwelling unit shall have a maximum gross floor area of 300 square feet. Only one temporary family health care structure shall be permitted per lot.

Every building erected... shall be located on a lot of record... In no case shall there be more than one main building on one lot...

For only this section GAOD means all properties zoned residential limited (R-1); residential general (R-2); and resort development (RD) located within the boundaries of a designated growth area as shown on the 2040 comprehensive plan. The following are requirements for use in R-1 GAOD; R-2 GAOD; and the RD zoning districts: ...

RD is resort development. Short-term rental requirements apply in RD.

Setback regulations for buildings and structures—Generally. (a) Interstate 64: 60 feet from the edge of the right-of-way line. (b) U.S. Route 15 and all primary highways: 100 feet from the edge of the right-of-way line...

Setback regulations for buildings and structures generally...

Setback regulations—For buildings and structures, growth area overlay districts. (a) Interstate 64: 60 feet from the edge of the right-of-way line. (b) U.S. Route 15 and all primary highways: 50 feet from the edge of the right-of-way line...

The minimum lot frontage in all districts shall be 25 feet, subject to the following...

The minimum lot frontage in all districts shall be 25 feet, subject to the following: (1) Lot frontage is measured at the street or road line; minimum lot width is measured at the building or setback line... (2) Where the lot is large enough in area to permit re-subdivision at some future time under current regulations, the minimum lot frontage shall be 50 feet.

A minor waiver is an exception, variation or modification granted by the zoning administrator, where provided for by ordinance, of not more than 20 percent from any provision contained in the zoning ordinance with respect to physical requirements on a lot

Common areas and utility lots within subdivisions and site developments shall be allowed for nonresidential use ... shall not be less than 20,000 square feet in the agricultural (A-1 or A-2) or residential (R-1 or R-2) districts

Requirements of this section create and promote high quality and well-planned development within the growth area overlay districts.

Landscaping, buffering and screening requirements...

Landscaping, buffering and screening. (a) Commercial and civic uses; multifamily dwellings: ... (b) Industrial uses: ...

Site design and architectural guidelines. Requirements of this section create and promote high quality and well-planned development within the growth area overlay districts.

Accessory dwelling unit (was accessory apartment). A separate, independent dwelling unit located on the same property as the primary dwelling unit subject to the following: ... Only one accessory dwelling unit shall be allowable per lot.

Accessory use or structure. A use or structure clearly subordinate and customarily incidental to the main use or structure accessory to and located upon the same lot occupied by the main use or structure. Accessory uses are allowable uses in all zoning districts, subject to any requirements found in this chapter. Accessory structures constructed before main structures shall comply with the setbacks and yard requirements for main structures.

Banner. A temporary sign, not exceeding 60 square feet, consisting of a piece of fabric or other flexible material, suspended from a fixed structure, rope, wire, string or cable. The display of banners may not exceed two weeks advertising a special event, product or group.