Land use · Independence, Virginia

dwelling unit

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.

In case a principal building is occupied by more than one business or dwelling unit , each separate front entrance of such building shall bear a separate number. (1996 Code, § 83-4) --- ## § 150.24 POSTING

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the property of accessory buildings, such as garages or sheds not occupied as dwelling units or not part of the main structure. For a substantial improvement, the actual START OF THE CONSTRUCTION means the first alteration

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the lot upon which a residential building is located, and the number of dwelling units within each building in relation to the area of the lot; (3) The location of exterior walls of buildings or other

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