Dendron

Minimum lot size: 20 acres. Minimum setback for stables and riding arenas: 200 feet from all property lines. Accessory tack shops not exceeding 1,000 square feet are permitted in conjunction with commercial stables.

Private stables in A-R, RVC, and R-1 districts shall comply with the following requirements: 1. Minimum lot size: Two acres. 2. On lots of less than ten acres, no more than one stable animal per acre shall be permitted. 3. Minimum setback for stables and riding arenas: 100 feet from all property lines.

An accessory apartment shall only be considered as an accessory use to a detached single family residence and no accessory apartment shall be located in any structure other than the principal structure on the lot. Maximum floor area: not more than 50 percent of the finished floor area of the principal dwelling, but in no case shall exceed 1,000 square feet. Only one accessory apartment allowed per lot. Minimum floor area: 300 square feet. One parking space shall be required in addition to required parking for the principal dwelling.

Maximum floor area: Upon completion of the construction, the accessory apartment shall not contain more than 50 percent of the finished floor area of the principal dwelling located on the same lot, but in no case shall the accessory apartment exceed 1,000 square feet. Only one accessory apartment shall be allowed on any one lot or parcel, and the owner of the property shall reside on the premises. Minimum floor area of the apartment: 300 square feet. One parking space shall be required in addition to required parking for the principal dwelling.

Prior to the conversion of an existing dwelling to a multifamily dwelling, the following standards shall be met: The minimum lot size shall meet the minimum lot size for the district for the first unit plus one half the lot size for each additional unit proposed. Health department approval of sewage disposal shall be submitted prior to issuance of a building permit.

Prior to the conversion of an existing dwelling to a multifamily dwelling, the following standards shall be met: 1. The minimum lot size shall meet the minimum lot size for the district for the first unit plus one half the lot size for each additional unit proposed.

A two-family dwelling shall meet the following requirements: The minimum site area for two-family dwellings is 150 percent of the required lot area for a single-family dwelling. Health department approval of sewage disposal shall be submitted prior to issuance of a building permit.

A two-family dwelling shall meet the following requirements: 1. The minimum site area for two-family dwellings is 150 percent of the required lot area for a single-family dwelling.

A family day care home shall meet the following requirements: The facilities and operation shall comply with any and all requirements of the Virginia Department of Social Services. The operation shall care for either children under 13 years of age or adults, but shall not care for both at the same time. Health department approval of water and sewage disposal shall be submitted prior to issuance of a zoning or occupancy permit.

A family day care home shall meet the following requirements: 1. The facilities and operation of a family day care home shall comply with any and all requirements of the Virginia Department of Social Services and any other state requirements that may exist. 2. The operation shall care for either children under 13 years of age or adults, but shall not care for both at the same time.

A guest house shall meet the following requirements: The minimum lot size for a primary dwelling with a guest house shall be 150 percent of the minimum lot size required for the zoning district. A guest house shall be an accessory structure and shall meet the same setbacks established for a primary structure. No such quarters shall be occupied by the same guest or guests for more than three consecutive months in any 12-month period. No such quarters shall be rented, leased, or otherwise made available for compensation. There shall be no more than one guest house permitted per residential lot or parcel.

The minimum lot size for a primary dwelling with a guest house shall be 150 percent of the minimum lot size required for the zoning district in which the use is located. A guest house shall be an accessory structure and shall meet the same setbacks established for a primary structure. No such quarters shall be occupied by the same guest or guests for more than three consecutive months in any 12-month period. No such quarters shall be rented, leased, or otherwise made available for compensation of any kind. There shall be no more than one guest house permitted per residential lot or parcel.

More than one home occupation may be permitted provided the total floor area used for all home occupations does not exceed the applicable community or rural standard. No dwelling or structure shall be altered, occupied or used in a manner which would cause the premises to differ from a character consistent with a residential use. There shall be no outside storage of goods, products, equipment, or other materials associated with the home occupation. No equipment or process shall be used in a home occupation which creates noise in excess of 60dB(A) measured at the property line. No activity in conjunction with a home occupation shall be conducted before 7:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m. that adversely impacts or disturbs adjoining property owners.

More than one home occupation may be permitted provided the total floor area used for all home occupations does not exceed the applicable community or rural standard. No dwelling or structure shall be altered, occupied or used in a manner which would cause the premises to differ from a character consistent with a residential use. There shall be no outside storage of goods, products, equipment, or other materials associated with the home occupation. No toxic, explosive, flammable, radioactive, or other hazardous materials used in conjunction with the home occupation shall be used, sold, or stored on the site. The sale of firearms as a home occupation shall be prohibited. The type and volume of traffic generated by a home occupation shall generally be consistent with the traffic generation characteristics of other dwellings in the area. The home occupation shall not involve the commercial delivery of materials or products to or from the premises. The home occupation shall not increase demand on water, sewer, or garbage collection services to the extent that the combined demand for the dwelling and home occupation is significantly more than is normal to the use of the property for residential purposes. No equipment or process shall be used in a home occupation which creates noise in excess of 60dB(A) measured at the property line, or vibration, glare, fumes, odors, or electrical interference detectable to the normal senses off the premises or through common walls. No activity in conjunction with a home occupation shall be conducted before 7:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m. that adversely impacts or disturbs adjoining property owners. Off-street parking shall be provided as appropriate for the specific nature of the home occupation.

A private kennel shall meet the following requirements: Minimum lot size: One acre. A private kennel shall be permitted only when accessory to a single-family dwelling or hunt club. Exterior runs, pens and other confined areas designed to house five or more animals shall be set back at least 50 feet from any property line.

A private kennel shall meet the following requirements: 1. Minimum lot size: One acre. 2. A private kennel shall be permitted only when accessory to a single-family dwelling or hunt club. 3. Exterior runs, pens and other confined areas designed to house five or more animals shall be set back at least 50 feet from any property line.

A manufactured home, Class A may be permanently located on a lot or parcel as permitted by the underlying district, except in planned development manufactured home parks. The manufactured home is the only residential structure located on the lot; has a width of 19 or more feet; roof pitch minimum 1:5; exterior siding comparable to standard residential construction; constructed on permanent footing; tongue, axles, and towing apparatus removed.

A manufactured home, Class A may be permanently located on a lot or parcel as permitted by the underlying district, except in planned development manufactured home parks. For the purposes of this section, the following shall apply: 1. The manufactured home is the only residential structure located on the lot or parcel; 2. The manufactured home has a width of 19 or more feet; 3. The pitch of the home's roof has a minimum vertical rise of one foot for each five feet of horizontal run, and the roof is finished with a type of shingle that is commonly used in standard residential construction; 4. The exterior siding consists of materials comparable in composition, appearance, and usability to the exterior siding commonly used in standard residential construction; 5. The manufactured home is constructed on a permanent footing that meets the requirements of the building code. The foundation wall shall be a continuous, masonry foundation, unpierced except for required ventilation and access and shall be installed prior to occupancy; and 6. The tongue, axles, transporting lights, and towing apparatus are removed after placement on the lot and before occupancy.

A manufactured home, Class B may be permanently located on a lot or parcel as permitted by the underlying zoning district, except in planned development manufactured home parks. The manufactured home is the only residential structure located on the lot. The manufactured home is constructed on a permanent footing that meets the requirements of the building code. Skirting may be permitted around the perimeter of the foundation. The tongue, axles, transporting lights, and towing apparatus are removed after placement.

A manufactured home, Class B may be permanently located on a lot or parcel as permitted by the underlying zoning district, except in planned development manufactured home parks. For the purposes of this section, the following shall apply: 1. The manufactured home is the only residential structure located on the lot or parcel. 2. The manufactured home is constructed on a permanent footing that meets the requirements of the building code. Skirting may be permitted around the perimeter of the foundation. 3. The tongue, axles, transporting lights, and towing apparatus are removed after placement on the lot and before occupancy.