R-6
Dimensional standards
Lot
Density
Height & bulk
Housing
- Two-family
- by_right
- Three-family
- by_right
Uses
Permitted by right6
Conditional / special use11
Extracted standards
36 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Density
- Density calculation excludes flood plainFloodplainLand expected to flood at a stated frequency, where building carries extra conditions. and slopes exceeding 25%
A maximum density of six units per gross acre, excluding flood plain and slopes exceeding 25 percent, shall be permitted subject to site plan approval as provided for by Article 5, Section 5.1.1c of the Land Development and Subdivision Control Ordinance.
- Maximum density with common green area8 du/acdu/acreDwelling units per acre — the number of homes allowed on each acre of land.
In no event, however, shall the minimum lot area be reduced below 1,500 square feet or maximum density be increased above eight units per gross acre or lot coverage including dwelling and accessory buildings exceed 50 percent.
Design
- Complementary but not identical facades
Single-family attached dwellings abutting each other shall have complementary but not identical facades.
- Maximum abutting townhousesTownhouseA single-family home sharing side walls with its neighbours, each on its own lot. with common roofline2 dwellings
No more than two abutting townhouses shall have a common roofline.
Other
- Corner lot visibility: no obstructions over 3 feet within 15 feet of corner3 ft
Where a front yard is provided, fences, sign, landscaping, shrubbery, evergreens and trees in excess of three feet in height are not permitted within fifteen (15) feet of the corner of a lot at intersecting streets.
- Corner lot yards
Each corner lot shall have two front yards and two side yards. Those yards abutting the street shall be considered the front.
- Lawn and shrubbery planting in front and common areas
The developer shall provide front yard areas and common areas with lawn and appropriate shrubbery planting except on areas designated for walks and driveways.
- Landscaping and open spaceOpen spaceLand a development must leave unbuilt, sometimes required to be usable or planted. per Article 9
Regulations and standards for landscaping and open space are contained in Article 9 and Single-family Attached design specified in 4.13 below.
- Maximum number of continuously connected townhouseTownhouseA single-family home sharing side walls with its neighbours, each on its own lot. dwellings8 dwellings
There shall be at least three, but no more than eight, townhouse dwellings continuously connected, provided that the average number of units continuously connected shall not exceed eight.
- Maximum building coverage40 pct
Building coverage shall be limited to a maximum of Forty (40) percent of the lot area.
- Maximum lot coverageLot coverageThe share of a lot that buildings may cover, as a percentage. with common green area50 pct
In no event, however, shall the minimum lot area be reduced below 1,500 square feet or maximum density be increased above eight units per gross acre or lot coverage including dwelling and accessory buildings exceed 50 percent.
- Minimum open spaceOpen spaceLand a development must leave unbuilt, sometimes required to be usable or planted. between groups of connected dwellings30 ft
There shall be an open space of at least 30 feet between any two such groups of continuously connected buildings.
- Minimum number of dwellings per development6 dwellings
A minimum of 6 dwellings is required for each development.
- Minimum gross floor area per dwelling unitDwelling unitOne independent home: its own kitchen, bathroom and entrance.1,600 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Every dwelling unit shall have a minimum gross floor area of 1,600 square feet with a minimum of 660 square feet per floor, exclusive of attic and exclusive of basements that are more than 50 percent underground.
- Minimum front yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. variation between abutting townhousesTownhouseA single-family home sharing side walls with its neighbours, each on its own lot.2 ft
No more than two abutting townhouse dwellings shall have the same front yard setbacks. Building setback variations as required shall be at least two feet.
- Minimum lot areaMinimum lot areaThe smallest parcel on which the district allows anything to be built. per dwelling unitDwelling unitOne independent home: its own kitchen, bathroom and entrance.2,000 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
The minimum lot area per dwelling unit shall be 2,000 square feet.
- Minimum lot areaMinimum lot areaThe smallest parcel on which the district allows anything to be built. per dwelling unitDwelling unitOne independent home: its own kitchen, bathroom and entrance. with common green area1,500 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
In no event, however, shall the minimum lot area be reduced below 1,500 square feet or maximum density be increased above eight units per gross acre or lot coverage including dwelling and accessory buildings exceed 50 percent.
- Minimum lot widthLot widthHow wide a lot must be, usually measured at the front setback line. for end and corner lots30 ft
The minimum lot width shall be 22 feet for interior lots and 30 feet for end and corner lots.
- Minimum lot widthLot widthHow wide a lot must be, usually measured at the front setback line. for interior lots22 ft
The minimum lot width shall be 22 feet for interior lots and 30 feet for end and corner lots.
- Minimum parcel area for single-familySingle-family dwellingOne dwelling unit on its own lot, usually detached from its neighbours. attached residential area3 acresacre43,560 square feet — about the size of an American football field without the end zones.
The minimum parcel area for a single-family attached residential area shall be 3.0 acres.
- Minimum private rear yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. area200 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Each lot containing a townhouse shall provide a private rear yard at least 200 square feet in area and at least 25 feet in depth.
- Minimum private street width30 ft
All private streets shall be at least 30 feet in width, shall be of a paved surface and constructed in accordance with then applicable Virginia Department of Transportation standards.
- Minimum private rear yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. depth25 ft
Each lot containing a townhouse shall provide a private rear yard at least 200 square feet in area and at least 25 feet in depth.
- Soundproof and fireproof walls between adjoining dwellings
Soundproof and fireproof walls shall be provided between adjoining dwellings at least up to and including the underside of the roof.
- Common refuse bins screened from view
Common refuse bins shall be completely screened from view by means of a fence or wall, and an appropriately designed gate that can be latched open and closed.
- Each dwelling self-contained as to heating, air conditioning and utilities
Each dwelling shall be self-contained as to heating, air conditioning and utilities.
- Screening of service areas and rear yards visible from street
Service area and rear yards visible from a street shall be appropriately screened as referenced in Article 9.
- Single-familySingle-family dwellingOne dwelling unit on its own lot, usually detached from its neighbours. dwellings subject to R-3 districtZoning districtA mapped area with one set of rules, identified by a code like R-1 or B-2. provisions
Detached single-family dwellings subject to the provisions of the R-3 Residential District.
Parking
- Garage conversion prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.
No garage shall be converted to a living area.
- Garage or carport not attached to exterior facade
No single-family attached dwelling shall have a garage or carport attached to its exterior facade.
- Garage required for each dwelling1 garage
No motor vehicle shall be parked on any lot upon which a single-family attached dwelling has been or is to be erected unless a garage is provided as part of the unit.
- Maximum lots abutting a parking lot or access court25 lots
No more than 25 lots shall abut a parking lot or access court.
- Maximum lots served by two connected access courts50 lots
connected to no more than one other access court so that the two together have two access connections to public or private streets and together serve no more than 50 lots.
- Off-street parkingMinimum parkingThe number of off-street spaces a development must provide before it may open. per Article 6
Off-street parking and loading design standards and space requirements for particular uses are contained in Article 6.
Signage
- Maximum private street sign area2 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
A single sign, not to exceed two square feet in area, shall be posted at the entrance of each such street or parking court, displaying only the words 'Private Drive' and the addresses of any residences utilizing the private street or parking court.
- Signs subject to Article 7
Subject to the general sign regulations of Article 7.
From the ordinance
A maximum density of six units per gross acre, excluding flood plain and slopes exceeding 25 percent, shall be permitted subject to site plan approval...
Parking requirements
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"duplex": "per Article 6",
"single_family": "per Article 6",
"single_family_attached": "garage required"
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