Municipality · Virginia

Hampton

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Districts
361
Extracted rules
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Standards
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Zoning districts

50 districts, grouped by category.

Residential

22
BB-1Residential

Buckroe Bayfront Single Family Residential

Hampton, VA
BB-2Residential

Buckroe Bayfront Mixed Residential

Hampton, VA
DT-3Residential

Downtown Residential

Hampton, VA
Max height
75 ft
Permitted uses
1
FM-1Residential

FM-1 District—Inner Fort

Hampton, VA
LFA-5Residential

LFA-5 District—Langley Flight Approach Limited Residential

Hampton, VA
Max height
60 ft
Front setback
30 ft
Permitted uses
2
MD-1Residential

MD-1 District—Townhouse Multifamily Residential

Hampton, VA
Min lot
20,000 sq ft (0.46 ac)
Max height
36 ft
Front setback
20 ft
Max density
10 du/ac
Permitted uses
8
MD-2Residential

MD-2 District—Multifamily Residential

Hampton, VA
Min lot
43,560 sq ft (1 ac)
Max height
36 ft
Front setback
20 ft
Max density
16 du/ac
Permitted uses
8
MD-3Residential

MD-3 District—Multifamily Residential

Hampton, VA
Min lot
43,560 sq ft (1 ac)
Max height
45 ft
Front setback
20 ft
Max density
20 du/ac
Permitted uses
8
MD-4Residential

MD-4 District—Multifamily Residential

Hampton, VA
Front setback
0 ft
Permitted uses
7
R-1Residential

One and Two Family Residential District

Hampton, VA
R-11Residential

R-11 District—One Family Residential

Hampton, VA
Min lot
9,000 sq ft
Max height
35 ft
Front setback
30 ft
Permitted uses
8
R-12Residential

R-12 Residential District

Hampton, VA
Min lot
12,000 sq ft (0.28 ac)
Max height
35 ft
Front setback
30 ft
R-13Residential

R-13 District—One Family Residential

Hampton, VA
Min lot
12,000 sq ft (0.28 ac)
Max height
35 ft
Front setback
30 ft
Permitted uses
8
R-15Residential

R-15 Residential District

Hampton, VA
Min lot
15,000 sq ft (0.34 ac)
Max height
35 ft
Front setback
30 ft
Permitted uses
8
R-22Residential

R-22 District—One Family Residential

Hampton, VA
Min lot
22,000 sq ft (0.51 ac)
Max height
35 ft
Front setback
30 ft
Permitted uses
8
R-3Residential

R-3 Residential District

Hampton, VA
Max height
35 ft
Front setback
30 ft
R-33Residential

R-33 District—One Family Residential

Hampton, VA
Min lot
33,000 sq ft (0.76 ac)
Max height
35 ft
Front setback
30 ft
Permitted uses
8
R-4Residential

R-4 District—One Family Residential

Hampton, VA
Min lot
5,000 sq ft
Max height
35 ft
Front setback
15 ft
Permitted uses
8
R-43Residential

R-43 District—One Family Residential

Hampton, VA
Min lot
43,560 sq ft (1 ac)
Max height
35 ft
Front setback
30 ft
Permitted uses
8
R-6Residential

R-6 Residential District

Hampton, VA
Min lot
6,000 sq ft
Max height
35 ft
Front setback
30 ft
R-8Residential

R-8 District—Two Family Residential

Hampton, VA
Min lot
6,000 sq ft
Max height
35 ft
Front setback
30 ft
Permitted uses
8
R-9Residential

R-9 Residential District

Hampton, VA
Min lot
9,000 sq ft
Max height
35 ft
Front setback
30 ft
Permitted uses
8

Commercial

16
C-1Commercial

C-1 District—Neighborhood Commercial

Hampton, VA
Min lot
20,000 sq ft (0.46 ac)
Max height
35 ft
Front setback
0 ft
Max density
10 du/ac
Permitted uses
15
C-2Commercial

C-2 District—Limited Commercial

Hampton, VA
Min lot
20,000 sq ft (0.46 ac)
Max height
35 ft
Front setback
0 ft
Max density
20 du/ac
Permitted uses
18
C-3Commercial

C-3 District—General Commercial

Hampton, VA
Max height
35 ft
Front setback
0 ft
Permitted uses
18
DT-1Commercial

Downtown Business

Hampton, VA
Max height
75 ft
Front setback
12 ft
Permitted uses
10
DT-2Commercial

Downtown Waterfront

Hampton, VA
Max height
45 ft
Front setback
12 ft
Permitted uses
10
FM-2Commercial
Hampton, VA
HRC-1Commercial

Hampton Roads Center South

Hampton, VA
Min lot
152,460 sq ft (3.5 ac)
Max height
120 ft
Front setback
80 ft
HRC-2Commercial

Hampton Roads Center North

Hampton, VA
Min lot
108,900 sq ft (2.5 ac)
Max height
120 ft
Front setback
80 ft
HRC-3Commercial

Hampton Roads Center West

Hampton, VA
Max height
55 ft
LFA-2Commercial

Langley Flight Approach Mixed Business and Manufacturing

Hampton, VA
Max height
30 ft
Front setback
50 ft
Permitted uses
8
LFA-3Commercial

Langley Flight Approach Hampton Roads Center

Hampton, VA
Min lot
152,460 sq ft (3.5 ac)
Max height
60 ft
Front setback
80 ft
Permitted uses
2
LFA-4Commercial

Langley Flight Approach Limited Business I

Hampton, VA
Max height
60 ft
Front setback
10 ft
Permitted uses
2
LFA-6Commercial

Langley Flight Approach Limited Business II

Hampton, VA
Max height
60 ft
Front setback
10 ft
Permitted uses
2
PH-3Commercial

PH-3 District—Phoebus Commercial Transition

Hampton, VA
Max height
50 ft
Front setback
15 ft
Permitted uses
1
PO-1Commercial
Hampton, VA
PO-2Commercial
Hampton, VA

General provisions

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

Sec. 1-24(4)(b)(ii)2 standards

In all districts accessory buildings or structures to include a coop for the keeping of or the use of, chickens, ducks, pigeons, or similar avian animals are permitted provided: (aa) The primary use is a single family dwelling. No chickens shall be allowed on lots with a primary use of townhouse, duplex, multifamily, or manufactured housing park. (bb) No structure for the keeping of chickens, pigeons, or similar animals shall be located in a front or side yard. (cc) Shelters, pens, coops, or cages shall not be located within the required building setbacks and shall be a minimum of 15 feet away from any property line. (dd) No commercial activity such as the selling of eggs or chickens for meat, shall be permitted.

Sec. 1-251 standards

When provided, lighting of parking areas or business, residential, or manufacturing or storage areas or structures, and of signs, billboards or poster panels, shall be so designed and arranged as to reflect all light away from all public ways or streets.

Sec. 1-251 standards

When provided, lighting of parking areas or business, residential, or manufacturing or storage areas or structures, and of signs, billboards or poster panels, shall be so designed and arranged as to reflect all light away from all public ways or streets.

Sec. 1-261 standards

A substandard lot may be developed for residential use provided that it complies with all current development criteria as set forth in the zoning ordinance, city code, and all other applicable laws.

Sec. 1-271 standards

In any One- or Two-Family Residential (R) District, the R-M District, or any Multifamily Residential (MD) District, through lots or waterfront lots shall have a building setback on each street or waterfront as required for front yards.

Sec. 1-271 standards

In any One- or Two-Family Residential (R) District, the R-M District, or any Multifamily Residential (MD) District, through lots or waterfront lots shall have a building setback on each street or waterfront as required for front yards.

Sec. 1-282 standards

Garage and yard sales shall be permitted as follows: (1) Individual permits: ... (b) No more than three (3) garage or yard sales shall be permitted during a calendar year at any one (1) location. ... (c) The garage/yard sale shall be limited to a period not to exceed three (3) consecutive days;

Sec. 1-282 standards

No more than three (3) garage or yard sales shall be permitted during a calendar year at any one (1) location. ... The garage/yard sale shall be limited to a period not to exceed three (3) consecutive days.

Sec. 1-292 standards

Under no circumstances shall a freestanding SWECS exceed seventy (70) feet in height. ... The minimum setback for a SWECS from a property line, public right-of-way, or public overhead utility line must be a distance which is at least equal to the total height of the SWECS.

Sec. 1-29(2)(c)2 standards

Renewable energy production systems shall not exceed a rated capacity of twenty (20) kW for residential use and twenty-five (25) kW for commercial use.

Sec. 1-29(4)(a)2 standards

Under no circumstances shall a freestanding SWECS exceed seventy (70) feet in height. Building mounted SWECS shall be limited to a height of ten (10) feet above the height of the building.

Sec. 1-29(4)(b)2 standards

The minimum setback for a SWECS from a property line, public right-of-way, or public overhead utility line must be a distance which is at least equal to the total height of the SWECS. Placement in the front yard is prohibited.

Sec. 1-29(4)(d)1 standards

When in operation SWECS shall not exceed sixty (60) dB(A).

Sec. 1-29(6)(a)2 standards

Solar panels may be located on any roof, irrespective of its relationship to the underlying district height limit, up to five (5) feet above the roof surface to adequately access solar energy. Freestanding solar energy equipment shall be limited to a height of sixteen (16) feet.

Sec. 1-29(6)(b)2 standards

Freestanding solar energy equipment shall have a minimum rear yard and side yard setback of fifteen (15) feet. Placement in the front yard is prohibited.

Sec. 1-3014 standards

A minimum of ten (10) percent of the land area of the lot shall be designated as green area for trees, shrubs, and turf for all properties except for those zoned R-LL, RT-1, MD-48 1, MD-2, MD-18 3, MD-4, P0-1, P0-2, DT-1, DT-2, DT-3, HRC-1, HRC-2, HRC-3, BB-1, BB-2, BB-3, BB-4, BB-5, FM-1, FM-2, FM-3, FM-4, PH-1, PH-2, PH-3, O-CBP and O-CC, and all one-family, two-family and duplex dwellings.

Sec. 1-30(1)1 standards

A minimum of ten (10) percent of the land area of the lot shall be designated as green area for trees, shrubs, and turf for all properties except for those zoned R-LL, RT-1, MD-1, MD-2, MD-3, MD-4, PO-1, PO-2, DT-1, DT-2, DT-3, HRC-1, HRC-2, HRC-3, BB-1, BB-2, BB-3, BB-4, BB-5, FM-1, FM-2, FM-3, FM-4, PH-1, PH-2, PH-3, O-CBP and O-CC, and all one-family, two-family and duplex dwellings.

Sec. 1-30(2)(b)1 standards

In any parking area, including drive aisles and drive-throughs regardless of size, a minimum ten (10) foot green area shall be provided immediately adjacent to any existing or future public right-of-way.

Sec. 1-30(2)(c)3 standards

In any parking area containing thirty (30) or more spaces, seven (7) percent of the interior of the parking area shall be reserved and maintained as green area. Each green area within the parking area shall be no less than eight (8) feet wide and contain at least one hundred fifty (150) contiguous square feet of green area.

Sec. 1-30(3)4 standards

The following green area standards apply to all lots with a one-family, two-family, or a duplex dwelling as the primary use or proposed primary use. The green area percentage required herein shall be provided within the street frontage yard. (b) When a street frontage yard is less than ¼ acre, the street frontage yard shall be a minimum of fifty (50) percent green area. (c) When a street frontage yard is ¼ acre or greater but less than ½ acre, the street frontage yard shall be a minimum of sixty (60) percent green area. (d) When a street frontage yard is ½ acre or greater but less than one (1) acre, the street frontage yard shall be a minimum of 70% green area. (e) When a street frontage yard is 1 acre or greater, the street frontage yard shall be a minimum of seventy-five (75) percent green area.

Source documents

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