Land use · Independence, Virginia

Single-family detached 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 Independence’s own text settles what this covers.

of development and use contemplated. (1) Except as provided herein, residential lots for single-family detached dwellings shall have a minimum width at the building line of 80 feet. All lots shall have an average depth of at

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*Uses.* (1) *Principal permitted uses.* Principal permitted uses shall be as follows: (a) Single-family detached dwelling ; (b) Agriculture, general farming, greenhouses and forestry; (c) Place of worship; and (d) Mobile homes. (2) *Permitted accessory uses.* Permitted accessory

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Where it is allowed here

Permitted by right1

Allowed outright — no hearing needed.