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Municipality · Virginia

Chesapeake

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Extracted rules
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Standards
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Zoning districts

19 districts, grouped by category.

Agricultural

1
A-1Agricultural

Agricultural District

Chesapeake, VA
Min lot
2,178,000 sq ft (50 ac)
Permitted uses
3

Commercial

3
B-1Commercial

Neighborhood Business District

Chesapeake, VA
Min lot
15,000 sq ft (0.34 ac)
Max height
75 ft
Front setback
30 ft
Permitted uses
3
B-2Commercial

General Business District

Chesapeake, VA
Min lot
15,000 sq ft (0.34 ac)
Max height
75 ft
Front setback
35 ft
Permitted uses
4
B-5Commercial

Urban Business District

Chesapeake, VA
Max height
35 ft
Front setback
5 ft
Permitted uses
2

Other

3
C-1Other

C-1 Conservation District

Chesapeake, VA
Min lot
43,560 sq ft (1 ac)
Max height
35 ft
Front setback
50 ft
Permitted uses
1
C-2Other

Recreation District

Chesapeake, VA
C-3Other

Recreation District

Chesapeake, VA

Industrial

3
M-1Industrial

Light Industrial District

Chesapeake, VA
Min lot
2,178,000 sq ft (50 ac)
Permitted uses
8
M-2Industrial

Heavy Industrial District

Chesapeake, VA
Min lot
2,178,000 sq ft (50 ac)
Permitted uses
10
M-3Industrial

Waterfront Industrial District

Chesapeake, VA
Min lot
15,000 sq ft (0.34 ac)
Max height
75 ft
Front setback
25 ft
Permitted uses
3

Open space

5
O-028Open space
Chesapeake, VA
O-029Open space
Chesapeake, VA
Min lot
500 sq ft
Front setback
20 ft
O-074Open space
Chesapeake, VA
Max height
35 ft
Front setback
50 ft
O-084Open space
Chesapeake, VA
Max height
35 ft
Front setback
50 ft
O-112Open space
Chesapeake, VA
Front setback
30 ft

Residential

4
R-10Residential

R-10

Chesapeake, VA
Min lot
10,000 sq ft
Max height
35 ft
Front setback
25 ft
Permitted uses
2
R-6Residential

R-6 Residential District

Chesapeake, VA
Min lot
6,000 sq ft
Max height
35 ft
Front setback
20 ft
Permitted uses
1
R-8Residential

R-8

Chesapeake, VA
Min lot
8,000 sq ft
Max height
35 ft
Front setback
25 ft
Permitted uses
2
RE-1Residential

Residential Estate District

Chesapeake, VA

General provisions

588 rules that bind every district rather than one — sign regulations, parking, floodplain and the rest of the code’s citywide chapters.

Section 7-601(37)1 standards

Establishments selling alcoholic beverages shall comply with any and all rules and requirements of the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.

Section 7-601(40)1 standards

No satellite wagering establishment shall be permitted within two hundred (200) feet of any lot line of any property zoned or used for residential purposes.

Section 7-601(43)1 standards

Tattoo parlors shall be established and operated in accordance with applicable provisions in chapter 38 of the City Code. Additionally, ... no tattoo parlor shall be located within six hundred (600) feet of any other tattoo parlor.

Section 7-601(44)1 standards

E-Commerce 'last mile' delivery vehicle remote parking hubs shall operate in compliance with section 13-3000. Any use that cannot comply with the requirements set forth in section 13-3000 shall require a conditional use permit.

Section 7-601(45)2 standards

A beauty shop may offer or provide permanent cosmetic tattooing (also known as permanent makeup or micropigmentation) and/or reconstructive tattooing as part of a full-service beauty salon ...

Section 7-601(49)1 standards

Animal crematories shall only cremate or otherwise dispose of animal remains. No animal crematory shall cremate or otherwise dispose of any human remains. An animal crematory may utilize an alkaline hydrolysis method of disposal.

Section 7-601(C)(33)1 standards

Motor vehicle repair facilities (SIC 75) other than those located within the Fentress Airfield overlay district, shall comply with the regulations set out in section 13-2400 of this code.

Section 7-601(C)(34)1 standards

probation, parole and similar correctional or penal services shall be prohibited if any property... within one thousand (1,000) feet of the line of any property that: a. Is used for public or private school purposes; b. Is zoned or used for residential purposes; c. Is used for child care purposes; d. Is used as a public park; or e. Is used for religious purposes.

Section 7-601(C)(35)1 standards

A conditional use permit shall be required for any central disposal system, including without limitation, private sewage package plants, and for any regional drainfield serving more than one residential dwelling unit.

Section 7-601(C)(40)1 standards

No satellite wagering establishment shall be permitted within two hundred (200) feet of any lot line of any property zoned or used for residential purposes.

Section 7-601(C)(43)1 standards

no tattoo parlor shall be located within six hundred (600) feet of any other tattoo parlor.

Section 7-601(C)(44)1 standards

E-Commerce 'last mile' delivery vehicle remote parking hubs shall operate in compliance with section 13-3000. Any use that cannot comply with the requirements set forth in section 13-3000 shall require a conditional use permit.

Section 7-601(C)(45)1 standards

A beauty shop may offer or provide permanent cosmetic tattooing (also known as permanent makeup or micropigmentation) and/or reconstructive tattooing as part of a full-service beauty salon... conducted as an accessory service.

Section 7-601(C)(49)1 standards

Animal crematories shall only cremate or otherwise dispose of animal remains. No animal crematory shall cremate or otherwise dispose of any human remains.

Section 7-60212 standards

General conditions for business districts: all activities enclosed; driving range netting; alcohol CUP; probation parole prohibition; satellite wagering restriction; tattoo parlor separation; central disposal CUP; e-commerce last mile hubs; permanent cosmetic tattooing; animal crematory restrictions; design guidelines compliance.

Section 9-501(C)(20-27), Section 9-5027 standards

A conditional use permit shall be required if the parking facility is located adjacent to property zoned or used for residential purposes. Probation, parole and similar correctional or penal services shall be prohibited if within 1,000 feet of schools, residential, child care, parks, or religious uses.

Section 9-501(C)(20-27), Section 9-5027 standards

A conditional use permit shall be required if the parking facility is located adjacent to property zoned or used for residential purposes. Probation, parole and similar correctional or penal services shall be prohibited if within 1,000 feet of schools, residential, child care, parks, or religious uses.

Section 9-501(C)(20-27), Section 9-5027 standards

A conditional use permit shall be required if the parking facility is located adjacent to property zoned or used for residential purposes. Probation, parole and similar correctional or penal services shall be prohibited if within 1,000 feet of schools, residential, child care, parks, or religious uses.

Section 9-501(C)(20-27), Section 9-502, Section 9-501(E)9 standards

A conditional use permit shall be required if the parking facility is located adjacent to property zoned or used for residential purposes. Probation, parole and similar correctional or penal services shall be prohibited if within 1,000 feet of schools, residential, child care, parks, or religious uses. The upper floor levels of a building in the O & I district may be used for residential purposes.

Section 9-501(C)(20-27), Section 9-502, Section 9-501(E)9 standards

A conditional use permit shall be required if the parking facility is located adjacent to property zoned or used for residential purposes. Probation, parole and similar correctional or penal services shall be prohibited if within 1,000 feet of schools, residential, child care, parks, or religious uses. The upper floor levels of a building in the O & I district may be used for residential purposes.

Source documents

The chapters of the adopted code that were retrieved, read and extracted from. Everything above traces back to one of these.