Land use · Independence, Virginia

Two-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 Independence’s own text settles what this covers.

uses. Principal permitted uses shall be as follows: (a) Single-family detached dwelling; (b) Two-family dwelling ; and (c) Place of worship. (2) Permitted accessory uses. Permitted accessory uses shall be as follows: (a) Private garages and parking

Read it in the chapter →

Where it is allowed here

Permitted by right1

Allowed outright — no hearing needed.