Land use · Harrisonburg, Virginia

multiple-family dwelling

Named in 1 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 Harrisonburg’s own text settles what this covers.

beauty parlors, and tanning salons. Parking requirements based on retail use designation. (6) Multiple-family dwellings of up to twelve (12) units per building under conditions set forth in subsection 10-3-48.6(e) and such other conditions deemed necessary

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district is intended for medium to high density residential development, including townhouses and multiple-family dwelling units, together with certain governmental, educational, religious, recreational and utility uses. Vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle transportation is facilitated through a connected

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with certain governmental, educational, religious, recreational and support uses. Under special circumstances, limited multiple-family dwellings may also be included. Innovative residential building types and creative subdivision design solutions are encouraged to promote neighborhood cohesiveness, walkability, connected

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Duplex dwellings. (3) Townhouse dwellings (three (3) to eight (8) dwelling units). (4) Multiple-family dwellings . (5) Dwelling units may be occupied by a single family or not more than two (2) unrelated individuals. (6) Home occupations.

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Public uses which deviate from the requirements of title 10, chapter 3. (17) Multiple-family dwellings and/or mixed use buildings under conditions set forth in subsection 10-3-93(d) and such other conditions deemed necessary by city council. Dwelling

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Where it is allowed here

Permitted by right1

Allowed outright — no hearing needed.