Land use · Lexington, Virginia

single-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 Lexington’s own text settles what this covers.

dwelling units in this district. The regulations applicable to this district provide that single-family dwellings and multiple-family dwellings, such as apartment houses, townhouses, garden apartments, etc., may be developed in appropriate areas well located with respect

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main dwelling on the lot. When contained within the principal structure of a single-family dwelling , such accessory dwelling unit constitutes an "attached accessory dwelling unit," for which a separate entrance and street address are required. **ACCESSORY

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floor space | | Shelter | 1 for each 2 residents | | Single-family dwellings , two-family dwellings, accessory dwellings and townhouses | 2 for each dwelling unit; 1 for each accessory dwelling, 4 outdoor parking spaces

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required to exceed restrictions on number of individuals constituting a household unit. All single-family dwellings which become nonconforming as a result of amendments to this chapter concerning the number of unrelated individuals who may constitute a

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main dwelling on the lot. When contained within the principal structure of a single-family dwelling , such accessory dwelling unit constitutes an "attached accessory dwelling unit," for which a separate entrance and street address are required. **ACCESSORY

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Where it is allowed here

Permitted by right1

Allowed outright — no hearing needed.