Stafford County Unincorporated
Zoning districts
24 districts, grouped by category.
Agricultural
2Commercial
3Industrial
2Other
8Planned Development-1 District
- Max density
- 7 du/ac
Planned Development-2
- Min lot
- 21,780,000 sq ft (500 ac)
- Permitted uses
- 35
T-5 Transect Zone
T-6 Transect Zone
Urban Development Subdistrict 1
Residential
7Suburban Residential
- Max height
- 35 ft
- Front setback
- 30 ft
- Max density
- 14 du/ac
- Permitted uses
- 14
Urban Residential—Medium Density
- Front setback
- 20 ft
- Max density
- 3.5 du/ac
- Permitted uses
- 19
Urban Residential—High Density
- Front setback
- 20 ft
- Max density
- 7 du/ac
- Permitted uses
- 19
Manufactured Homes
- Max height
- 35 ft
- Front setback
- 15 ft
- Max density
- 7 du/ac
- Permitted uses
- 12
Age-Restricted Housing
- Max height
- 3 ft
- Front setback
- 15 ft
- Max density
- 15 du/ac
- Permitted uses
- 4
T-3 Transect Zone
T-4 Transect Zone
General provisions
259 rules that bind every district rather than one — sign regulations, parking, floodplain and the rest of the code’s citywide chapters.
The parking requirements for all dwelling units may be reduced by five (5) spaces for each car-share vehicle provided.
The following table establishes the maximum block perimeter, maximum block lengths, and a maximum length for a dead-end street by zoning district.
The maximum block length or perimeter may be extended in the event that steep slopes in excess of twenty-five (25) percent, freeways, waterways, railroad lines, pre-existing development, tree conservation areas, stream buffers, cemeteries, open space, or easements make the maximum block length or perimeter unfeasible.
The maximum block length and perimeter may be extended by twenty-five (25) percent, if the block includes a pedestrian passage that meets the requirements of this section.
A block may be broken by a civic building or open lot; provided the lot is at least fifty (50) feet wide and provides a pedestrian passage meeting the requirements this section.
The following table establishes the maximum block perimeter, maximum block lengths, and a maximum length for a dead-end street by zoning district.
The maximum block length or perimeter may be extended in the event that steep slopes in excess of twenty-five (25) percent, freeways, waterways, railroad lines, pre-existing development, tree conservation areas, stream buffers, cemeteries, open space, or easements make the maximum block length or perimeter unfeasible.
The maximum block length and perimeter may be extended by twenty-five (25) percent, if the block includes a pedestrian passage that meets the requirements of this section.
A block may be broken by a civic building or open lot; provided the lot is at least fifty (50) feet wide and provides a pedestrian passage meeting the requirements this section.
Clear width shall include a minimum twenty (20) foot travelway and twelve (12) foot loading areas along both sides.
Clear width shall include a minimum twenty (20) foot travelway and twelve (12) foot loading areas along both sides.
Residential densities per gross acre of developable land (excluding open space) demonstrate at least: Three (3) single-family units; Five (5) townhouse units; and Eleven (11) multifamily units.
Residential densities per gross acre of developable land (excluding open space) demonstrate at least: Three (3) single-family units; Five (5) townhouse units; and Eleven (11) multifamily units.
For properties zoned R-1, suburban residential; R-2, urban residential-medium density; R-3, urban residential-high density; or R-4, manufactured homes, the location of farmers markets shall be limited to areas of community/civic use or on open space parcels.
For properties zoned R-1, suburban residential; R-2, urban residential-medium density; R-3, urban residential-high density; or R-4, manufactured homes, the location of farmers markets shall be limited to areas of community/civic use or on open space parcels.
Customer parking areas shall be provided exclusive of vendor parking, and shall be in accordance with section 28-102. At a minimum, parking and driving areas shall be surfaced in crushed stone...
To conduct events such as weddings, parties, and/or events with two hundred (200) or more attendees, a conditional use permit shall be required.
To conduct events such as weddings, parties, and/or events with two hundred (200) or more attendees, a conditional use permit shall be required.
To conduct events such as weddings, parties, and/or events with two hundred (200) or more attendees, a conditional use permit shall be required.
Equipment and antenna for microcell communication facilities shall be no more than fifteen (15) feet in height above the roof/eave line of the structure on which it is located, nor shall it be more than eighty (80) feet in height above the average front grade of the structure.
Source documents
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