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Municipality · Virginia

Emporia

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Districts
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Extracted rules
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Standards
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Zoning districts

11 districts, grouped by category.

Commercial

3
C-1Commercial

General Commercial

Emporia, VA
Max height
55 ft
Permitted uses
3
C-2Commercial

Highway Commercial

Emporia, VA
Max height
55 ft
Permitted uses
4
C-3Commercial
Emporia, VA

Industrial

4
I-1Industrial

Light Industrial

Emporia, VA
Max height
60 ft
Permitted uses
5
I-2Industrial

Heavy Industrial

Emporia, VA
Max height
60 ft
Permitted uses
1
M-1Industrial
Emporia, VA
M-2Industrial
Emporia, VA

Residential

4
R-1Residential

Low Density Residential

Emporia, VA
Max height
50 ft
Permitted uses
4
R-2Residential

Medium Density Residential

Emporia, VA
Max height
50 ft
Permitted uses
5
R-3Residential

High Density Residential

Emporia, VA
Max height
50 ft
Permitted uses
7
R-4Residential
Emporia, VA

General provisions

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

Sec. 90-233(d)(1), Sec. 90-273, Table 4.57 standards

Promote residential planned developments designed in accordance with a master plan. May include light commercial facilities. Accessory structures not permitted in front yard; no taller than principal structure. Non-residential structures may be erected to a height of 60 ft. with increased setbacks. Each R-PRD shall contain at least two types of residential uses; no more than 60% of total units of same category; all new utility lines placed underground.

Sec. 90-233(d)(1); Sec. 90-273, Table 4.56 standards

A planned residential development may include light commercial facilities to the extent necessary to serve the needs of the planned residential development. Non-residential structures may be erected to a height of 60 ft.

Sec. 90-242(3)2 standards

Provisions shall be made for proper stormwater drainage from streets, parking, and loading areas, in accordance with chapter 78 of this Code. Water shall not be permitted to drain from such areas onto adjacent property except into a natural watercourse or a drainage easement.

Sec. 90-242(4)1 standards

Provisions shall be made for the construction and maintenance of streets and sidewalks, in accordance with chapter 62 of this Code.

Sec. 90-251(b)1 standards

For structures that are in AE and A flood zones, as identified in article V, overlay zoning districts, division 2, floodplain overlay district, of this ordinance, the following applies: Height is measured from 24 inches above the base flood elevation to the roofline

Sec. 90-251(c)1 standards

The height limitations of this ordinance shall not apply to: Spires; Belfries; Cupolas; Domes; Monuments; Chimneys, flues, and smokestacks; Flagpoles; Silos; Television antennas; Radio aerials; Parapet walls; Roof-top mechanical equipment screened by parapet walls; Water tanks or towers; Broadcasting or communication towers; and Utility service, major.

Sec. 90-251, 90-252, 90-24213 standards

Building height measured from curb to roofline; exemptions for spires, etc.; setbacks measured parallel; every lot shall front a street; drainage and streets standards.

Sec. 90-252(b)1 standards

Except as otherwise provided in this article, every lot shall front a street; whether public or private.

Sec. 90-252(d)(2)g1 standards

Irregular lots shall have one front setback that shall be determined by the nearest existing buildings on each side of the lot. However, if the existing buildings are more than 125 feet away from the proposed structure, the administrator will determine the setback.

Sec. 90-252(e)1 standards

Plantings, fences, shrubbery, or other obstruction on any corner lot, shall be no taller than three feet higher than the curb or street level within the visibility triangle.

Sec. 90-252(e)(2)2 standards

Unenclosed porches, steps, and decks, not exceeding 24 square feet in size, may project into any required setback, but shall not be closer than three feet to any lot line.

Sec. 90-252(e)(3)1 standards

Architectural features, chimney, eaves, windowsills, and other like building features may project into any required setback but shall not be closer than three feet to any lot line.

Sec. 90-252(e)(4)2 standards

Balconies and open, unenclosed fire escapes may project not more than four feet into any required side or rear setback but shall not be closer than three feet to any lot line.

Sec. 90-291, 90-303, 90-316, 90-317, 90-32011 standards

These provisions shall apply to all lands within the jurisdiction of the city and identified as special flood hazard areas (SFHAs) identified by the city or shown on the flood insurance rate map (FIRM) or included in the flood insurance study (FIS).

Sec. 90-303, Sec. 90-316, Sec. 90-3179 standards

This division shall apply to all areas of special flood hazard within the jurisdiction of the city. ... The following uses are permitted in the flood hazard overlay district...

Sec. 90-31711 standards

The following uses are permitted in the flood hazard overlay district, provided they are in compliance with the provisions of this division and all other applicable provisions of this ordinance: (1) Agriculture, horticulture, and silviculture uses... (2) Open space uses... (3) Lawns, gardens, and parking areas; (4) Loading areas, docks, and piers; (5) Utility lines and facilities...

Sec. 90-3171 standards

In the flood hazard overlay district, the following uses and activities are permitted, provided that they are in compliance with the provisions of the underlying district and are not prohibited by any other ordinance: Table 5.2 Permitted Uses in Flood Hazard Zones

Sec. 90-3171 standards

In the flood hazard overlay district, the following uses and activities are permitted, provided that they are in compliance with the provisions of the underlying district and are not prohibited by any other ordinance: Table 5.2 Permitted Uses in Flood Hazard Zones

Sec. 90-317

In the flood hazard overlay district, the following uses and activities are permitted, provided that they are in compliance with the provisions of the underlying district and are not prohibited by any other ordinance: Table 5.2 Permitted Uses in Flood Hazard Zones

Sec. 90-3432 standards

Any use that is not specifically listed as a permitted use or a conditional use is prohibited.

Source documents

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