Municipality · Virginia

Dendron

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Zoning districts

12 districts, grouped by category.

General provisions

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

Sec. 4-5101 standards

A manufactured home, Class C (built prior to July 1, 1976) shall be prohibited in the county. Existing Class C manufactured homes may remain in the county as a non-conforming structure, but shall be removed from the county once they are unoccupied for two or more years.

Sec. 4-5101 standards

A manufactured home, Class C (built prior to July 1, 1976) shall be prohibited in the county. Existing Class C manufactured homes may remain in the county as a non-conforming structure, but shall be removed from the county once they are unoccupied for two or more years.

Sec. 4-5111 standards

A manufactured home, Class B located on the same lot or parcel as a primary dwelling may be allowed as an accessory use in accordance with the provisions of the underlying zoning district. The manufactured home shall be occupied solely by a specified family member or members. The owner of the lot must occupy the primary dwelling. The minimum lot size for a primary residence with a family member manufactured home shall be 150 percent of the minimum square footage required by the underlying zoning district. For purposes of setback requirements the family member residence shall be considered an accessory structure and shall only be located in the side or rear yard. Only one family member manufactured home is allowed per parcel.

Sec. 4-5115 standards

A manufactured home, Class B located on the same lot or parcel as a primary dwelling may be allowed as an accessory use in accordance with the provisions of the underlying zoning district. For the purposes of this section, the following shall apply: 1. The manufactured home shall be occupied solely by a specified family member or members, related to the occupants of the primary residence on the property. 2. The owner of the lot or parcel must occupy the primary dwelling. 3. A family member manufactured home shall not be permitted prior to the construction and occupancy of the primary dwelling. 4. The manufactured home shall be removed not later than 90 days after no longer being occupied by the specified occupants. 5. The minimum lot size for a primary residence with a family member manufactured home shall be 150 percent of the minimum square footage required by the underlying zoning district. 6. For purposes of setback requirements the family member residence shall be considered an accessory structure and shall only be located in the side or rear yard. 7. Where public sewer is not available, the health department shall approve sewage disposal for all family member manufactured homes. 8. Only one family member manufactured home is allowed per parcel. 9. No family member manufactured home shall be allowed on a lot with another Class B manufactured home.

Sec. 4-5126 standards

A new or expanding manufactured home park shall not be located in the floodplain. The park shall contain not less than two contiguous acres. The minimum width/depth for a mobile home park shall be 200 feet. The overall density of the mobile home park shall not exceed six units per gross acre and the net density of any particular acre shall not exceed 12 units per acre. Minimum site area for individual mobile homes shall be 3,600 square feet and no mobile home shall occupy more than 25 percent of the area of the lot. No mobile home shall be parked closer than 100 feet from a public street or road, ten feet from an interior access drive, or 25 feet from any other mobile home. At least one off-street parking space shall be provided on each mobile home site. The mobile home park shall be surrounded by a landscaped or wooded strip of open space at least 50 feet wide along all street or road frontage and along all other exterior boundary lines.

Sec. 4-5128 standards

The park shall contain not less than two contiguous acres and shall be under single ownership or control, except that minimum area may be one acre where the proposed park is to be located adjacent to an existing mobile home park containing an area of one acre or more. The minimum width/depth for a mobile home park shall be 200 feet. The overall density of the mobile home park shall not exceed six units per gross acre and the net density of any particular acre within such park, whether used for mobile homes or travel trailers, shall not exceed 12 units per acre. Minimum site area for individual mobile homes shall be 3,600 square feet and no mobile home shall occupy more than 25 percent of the area of the lot on which it is situated. The minimum width for each lot shall be 2.5 times the width of the mobile home, or 25 feet, whichever is greater. No mobile home shall be parked closer than 100 feet from a public street or road, ten feet from an interior access drive, or 25 feet from any other mobile home or service building and no part of a mobile home, porches, decks, awnings, canopy or storage structure shall be located closer than five feet from the boundaries of the individual mobile home site. At least one off-street parking space shall be provided on each mobile home site, and in addition one off-street parking space shall be provided per mobile home in other locations convenient to groups of homes.

Sec. 4-5133 standards

Minimum tract size: Five acres. Use limitations: Areas designated on the approved preliminary plan as a manufactured housing subdivision shall be limited to Class A manufactured homes and single family dwellings. Where a combination of manufactured homes and single-family dwellings are proposed, at least 60 percent of the lots shall be reserved exclusively for manufactured homes. Manufactured home installation: The manufactured home shall be anchored to a concrete pad or be attached to a permanent foundation. Storage space: A storage area enclosed on all sides, with at least 300 cubic feet.

Sec. 4-5132 standards

Minimum tract size: Five acres. Use limitations: Areas designated on the approved preliminary plan as a manufactured housing subdivision shall be limited to Class A manufactured homes and single family dwellings. Where a combination of manufactured homes and single-family dwellings are proposed, at least 60 percent of the lots shall be reserved exclusively for manufactured homes.

Sec. 4-5141 standards

A manufactured home, Class B may be allowed as a temporary residence during the construction, repair, or renovation of a permanent residential structure on a single lot or parcel subject to the following: All permits for temporary residences, while repairing a permanent residence shall expire within one year after the date of issuance. All permits issued for temporary residence while constructing a new replacement residence shall expire within two years. All temporary manufactured homes must be removed at least 30 days after a final certificate of occupancy has been issued. Only one temporary manufactured home is allowed per parcel.

Sec. 4-5143 standards

A manufactured home, Class B may be allowed as a temporary residence during the construction, repair, or renovation of a permanent residential structure on a single lot or parcel subject to the following: 1. All permits for temporary residences, while repairing a permanent residence shall expire within one year after the date of issuance. No extension shall be considered unless substantial construction has been initiated on the permanent residence. One extension not exceeding 90 days may be granted by the administrator if it is determined that such additional time is required to reasonably complete the construction, repair or renovation of the permanent residence. 2. All permits issued for temporary residence while constructing a new replacement residence shall expire within two years after the date of issuance. No extension shall be considered unless substantial construction has been initiated on the replacement residence. One extension not exceeding 90 days may be granted by the administrator if it is determined that such additional time is required to reasonably complete the construction, repair or renovation of the replacement residence. 3. All temporary manufactured homes must be removed at least 30 days after a final certificate of occupancy has been issued. 4. Only one temporary manufactured home is allowed per parcel.

Sec. 4-5154 standards

Minimum tract size: One acre. Minimum lot width and frontage of 100 feet. Minimum lot depth of 150 feet. Public water and public sewer service shall be provided. Overall project density shall not exceed ten dwelling units per acre (4,356 square feet of lot area per dwelling unit). No multiple-family dwelling shall contain more than 12 dwelling units in any one building. At least 500 square feet of commonly usable open space shall be provided for each apartment dwelling unit. Building setbacks for lots adjacent to single-family residential districts or property used for single-family dwellings shall be at least 50 feet. The minimum distance between multifamily structures shall be 50 feet.

Sec. 4-5153 standards

Minimum tract size: One acre. Minimum lot width and frontage of 100 feet. Minimum lot depth of 150 feet. Public water and public sewer service shall be provided. Overall project density shall not exceed ten dwelling units per acre (4,356 square feet of lot area per dwelling unit) exclusive of public or commonly used rights-of-way. No multiple-family dwelling shall contain more than 12 dwelling units in any one building. At least 500 square feet of commonly usable open space shall be provided for each apartment dwelling unit. Building setbacks for lots adjacent to single-family residential districts or property used for single-family dwellings shall be at least 50 feet. No active recreational areas, parking, or refuse containers should be located within this setback area. Whenever the principal entrance to a multifamily structure, or the entrance to the individual dwelling units therein, faces on and opens directly onto the side or rear yard portion of a building, the yard width shall not be less than the front yard requirement. No parking shall be permitted within the side or rear yard space required under this provision. The minimum distance between multifamily structures shall be 50 feet.

Sec. 4-5161 standards

Temporary emergency housing may be placed on property when a disaster has been declared by the board of supervisors, the governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, or the President of the United States in accordance with applicable state and federal law. A zoning permit shall be obtained before temporary emergency housing can be placed on the property. The administrator shall have the authority to waive certain zoning requirements, including setback requirements, on a temporary basis in order to provide for the needs of citizens impacted by the disaster provided that such waiver can be reasonably justified and do not violate floodplain or Chesapeake Bay requirements. The period for temporary placement of such structures shall be no more than 12 months, unless an extension is specifically authorized by the board of supervisors for an additional period of time to be set by the board.

Sec. 4-5174 standards

For townhouses for sale and similar attached development types, the development or project shall consist of at least ten dwelling units... Overall project density shall not exceed six dwelling units per acre... Each townhouse shall be erected or placed on a specifically designated land area or on a lot containing not less than 2,500 square feet.

Sec. 4-5174 standards

For townhouses for sale and similar attached development types, the development or project shall consist of at least ten dwelling units with no less than three and no more than six units contiguous to one another. Public water and public sewer service shall be provided. Overall project density shall not exceed six dwelling units per acre including public or commonly used rights-of-way constructed to serve the project. Each townhouse shall be erected or placed on a specifically designated land area or on a lot containing not less than 2,500 square feet. The remaining area required to meet minimum project density shall be incorporated into usable and accessible common open space or spaces and/or private vehicular access or parking areas. The minimum distance between any two unattached townhouse structures shall be 40 feet. The setback shall be increased to 60 feet if the townhouse structures are face to face. The point of measurement shall be the exterior walls of the structures and does not include balconies or other architectural features.

Sec. 4-6013 standards

The minimum area for a camp shall be ten contiguous acres. Multiple structures may be constructed on the property, such as cabins, lodges and other facilities typical of a camp provided that all structures comply with the setback requirements for a principal structure from adjoining property lines.

Sec. 4-6012 standards

The minimum area for a camp shall be ten contiguous acres. Multiple structures may be constructed on the property, such as cabins, lodges and other facilities typical of a camp provided that all structures comply with the setback requirements for a principal structure from adjoining property lines. Each building intended to accommodate members shall be accessible via an all weather road suitable to accommodate emergency vehicles serving the property. One year-round residence, including a Class A or B manufactured home, may be constructed as a caretakers home.

Sec. 4-6022 standards

Any burial plot on land abutting a public or private street shall comply with the required front yard setback of the underlying zoning district and 25 feet from all property lines.

Sec. 4-6021 standards

Any burial plot on land abutting a public or private street shall comply with the required front yard setback of the underlying zoning district and 25 feet from all property lines. Arrangements for perpetual maintenance of the cemetery shall be in compliance with all applicable governmental laws and regulatory requirements and shall be approved by the county attorney as to form.

Sec. 4-6031 standards

In the RVC district, when a club adjoins a residential use, a Type B buffer yard in accordance with section 5-400 shall be provided along the property line which adjoins the residential use type.

Source documents

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