Municipality · Virginia

Chesapeake

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Zoning districts

19 districts, grouped by category.

General provisions

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

§ 6-1701, § 6-17025 standards

This district is intended for high-rise apartment and condominium development... residential density not exceeding thirty (30) dwelling units per acre in the urban overlay districts on properties located one-half mile or less from an interstate highway. Minimum lot size, 20,000 square feet. Minimum lot width, 100 feet. ... Maximum lot coverage, 35 percent. Maximum building height, 35 feet.

§ 6-1801, § 6-18025 standards

Only single-family dwelling units are permitted. Minimum lot size, 6,000 square feet. Minimum lot width, 65 feet. ... Maximum lot coverage, 35 percent. Maximum building height, 35 feet.

§ 6-2000 et seq., § 6-21014 standards

No more than one principal building or structure shall be located on a residential lot. No principal use, other than residential, shall be conducted on a lot located in a residential zoning district. ... Major recreational equipment shall not be parked or stored on any lot in a residential district except in a carport or enclosed building or behind the nearest portion of a building to a street. ... Commercial vehicles exceeding nine feet in height or twenty-two feet in length are prohibited in all residential districts.

§ 6-2200 et seq.8 standards

Cluster developments shall be permitted in the A-1, RE-1, R-40, ... districts. Minimum overall tract size: 10 acres. Minimum residential lot area: 7,000 square feet. ... Maximum height: 35 feet.

§ 6-220250 standards

Cluster developments shall be permitted only in the A-1, RE-1, R-40s, R-40(a)s, R-25s, R-25(a)s, R-15, R-15(a)s, R-12, R-12(a)s, R-10, R-10s, and R-8 zoning districts. A conditional use permit shall be required for all cluster developments.

§ 6-2205 and § 6-220710 standards

Where a cluster development adjoins public parkland, the designated conservation land shall be situated adjacent to the park to the maximum extent practicable.

§ 6-220618 standards

In addition to the minimum yard requirements in section 6-2204 above, all newly constructed dwelling units shall meet the following minimum setbacks:

§ 6-22084 standards

All conservation land shall be permanently restricted from future subdivision and development by a permanent conservation easement.

§ 6-2209 and § 6-221014 standards

In all zoning districts other than the A-1 agricultural district, the applicant may reduce the amount of conservation land required in section 6-2204 above by a maximum of ten (10) percent in exchange for incorporating certain community enhancements and architectural design features in the proposed cluster development.

§ 6-401

This district is intended for single-family residential development with a minimum lot size of 40,000 square feet in the suburban overlay district.

§ 6-401, § 6-402

This district is intended for single-family residential development with a minimum lot size of 40,000 square feet in the suburban overlay district.

§ 6-5012 standards

This district is intended to allow some lots within a development to be less than 40,000 square feet in size, with a minimum lot size of 35,000 square feet, provided that the average lot size in the development is at least 40,000 square feet.

§ 6-501, § 6-502

This district is intended to allow some lots within a development to be less than 40,000 square feet in size, with a minimum lot size of 35,000 square feet, provided that the average lot size in the development is at least 40,000 square feet.

§ 6-601

This district is intended for single-family development with a minimum lot size of 25,000 square feet in areas of transition where the area is designated for rural development but is surrounded by suburban development densities.

§ 6-601, § 6-602

This district is intended for single-family development with a minimum lot size of 25,000 square feet in areas of transition where the area is designated for rural development but is surrounded by suburban development densities.

§ 6-701, § 6-702

This district is intended to allow some lots within a development to be less than 25,000 square feet in size, with a minimum lot size of 15,000 square feet, provided that the average lot size in the development is at least 25,000 square feet.

§ 6-7022 standards

Minimum lot sizes may vary to a minimum of 15,000 square feet, provided that no more than 25 percent of the lots in any single development are less than 25,000 square feet in lot area.

§ 6-801, § 6-802

This district is intended for single-family development with a minimum lot size of 15,000 square feet in the urban and suburban overlay districts.

§ 6-8022 standards

Minimum lot size: 15,000 square feet. Minimum lot width: 90 feet. Minimum lot frontage: 72 feet. Front yard: 30 feet. Side yard: sum of two side yards not less than 25% of lot width, min each 10% but not less than 10 ft. Rear yard: 30 feet. Max lot coverage: 35%. Max height: 35 feet.

§ 6-901, § 6-902

This district is intended to allow some lots within a development to be less than 15,000 square feet in size, with a minimum lot size of 12,000 square feet, provided that the average lot size in the development is at least 15,000 square feet.

Source documents

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