Herndon
Zoning districts
4 districts, grouped by category.
Industrial
1Open space
1General provisions
330 rules that bind every district rather than one — sign regulations, parking, floodplain and the rest of the code’s citywide chapters.
Buildings shall be limited to four stories. There shall be a minimum 60-foot building setback from any existing property zoned for single family residential. A minimum of 15 percent of the gross land area shall be set aside as publicly accessible park or playground.
The intent of the PD-TRG1 district is to implement the recommendations of the transit related growth area identified in the TRG small area plan.
Specified uses may only be permitted in the PD-TRG2 district when rezoning from a PD-B district and located more than 200 feet from any parcel improved with or zoned for single family detached residential land uses.
The intent of the PD-TRG2 district is to implement the recommendations of the low density residential/low impact commercial areas identified in the TRG small area plan.
Where land is classified into an overlay district as well as a standard zoning district, the regulations governing development in the overlay district(s) shall serve as supplement to the underlying zoning district provisions. In the event of an express conflict between the standards governing an underlying zoning district and those of one or more overlay districts, the provisions that are more restrictive in protecting the public health and safety shall apply.
The FPO shall include all lands subject to inundation by waters of the 100-year flood.
The FPO shall include all lands subject to inundation by waters of the 100-year flood.
Uses, activities, and development occurring within the FPO shall be undertaken only upon the issuance of approval of a site plan and special exception
In the HDO, the front setback for a single-family detached dwelling may be reduced from 35 feet to a lesser amount but not less than 20 feet
Development located within the historic district overlay shall be completed in accordance with the Historic District Overlay Guidelines and the standards set forth in section 78-60.3(f).
In the HDO, the front setback for a single-family detached dwelling may be reduced from 35 feet to a lesser amount but not less than 20 feet
Development located within the historic district overlay shall be completed in accordance with the Historic District Overlay Guidelines and the standards set forth in section 78-60.3(f).
A buffer area not less than 100 feet in width that is (i) along each side of any water body with perennial flow and (ii) located adjacent to and landward of nontidal wetlands...
The RPA shall consist of: ... a buffer area not less than 100 feet in width that is (i) along each side of any water body with perennial flow and (ii) located adjacent to and landward of nontidal wetlands.
There shall be no more than one primary or principal structure, plus permitted accessory structures, per lot or tract of land, except in the multi-family, planned development or business districts subject to the provisions of this chapter.
Uses not specifically allowed are prohibited. Donation drop-off boxes are prohibited. Residential occupancy not allowed in accessory structures except ADUs. Unauthorized dwelling units prohibited. Small scale alcohol production not permitted as home-based business. Outdoor storage prohibited.
Any principal use allowed or permitted by right in this table is permitted by special exception in the Floodplain Overlay District, subject to section 78-60.2.
Accessory dwelling units are permitted as accessory uses subject to additional standards as listed in section 78-80.4(a).
Home-based businesses, including childcare in the home, are permitted as accessory uses. Bed and breakfast establishments are permitted as accessory uses. Accessory dwelling units are permitted as accessory uses. Childcare centers, daycare centers or preschools operated in connection with an employment use... constitute an accessory use. Outdoor eating areas are permitted as an accessory to an eating establishment.
All personal services and retail sales uses shall comply with all applicable standards in this chapter. In addition, the following standards shall apply: ...
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