Land use · Emporia, Virginia

single-family dwellings

Named in 3 of this ordinance’s zoning districts.

How this ordinance defines it

The operative definition is the local one. Codes routinely subdivide a category into tiers — “day care 2, family”, “group home 2” — and attach different permissions to each, so only Emporia’s own text settles what this covers.

surface sub-grade (below ground level) on any side. **Bed and breakfast** means a single family dwelling , that is occupied by the owner or agent who resides on premises, that provides temporary lodging. Food service shall be at

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to low concentrations of homesites on more spacious lots. Uses are limited to single-family dwellings , plus certain additional public, civic, and recreational uses, such as schools, parks, and churches. (2) **R-2, medium density residential.** The intent

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Where it is allowed here

Permitted by right3

Allowed outright — no hearing needed.