Madison
Zoning districts
8 districts, grouped by category.
Agricultural
1Industrial
2Residential
3Residential, Limited R-1
- Min lot
- 43,560 sq ft (1 ac)
- Max height
- 35 ft
- Front setback
- 35 ft
- Max density
- 1 du/ac
- Permitted uses
- 12
Residential, General District R-2
- Min lot
- 32,670 sq ft (0.75 ac)
- Max height
- 25 ft
- Front setback
- 150 ft
- Max density
- 6 du/ac
- Permitted uses
- 15
Residential Multiple Family District
- Min lot
- 2,000 sq ft
- Max height
- 25 ft
- Front setback
- 60 ft
- Max density
- 8 du/ac
- Permitted uses
- 6
General provisions
72 rules that bind every district rather than one — sign regulations, parking, floodplain and the rest of the code’s citywide chapters.
All developers may be required by the Planning Commission or Board of Supervisors to finance and assist in the preparation of an impact study of the proposed development upon the County.
Unless zone boundary lines are fixed by dimensions... Any violation of the provisions of this ordinance except a violation set forth below in section 19-3-5 shall be deemed a civil violation...
The temporary occupancy of a RV (recreational vehicle), meeting NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) standards, while a parcel's principal dwelling is under construction, or necessary due to an unforeseen emergency or medical hardship. Occupancy may be allowable for up to 24 months, requires adherence to Virginia Department of Health Regulation, and must adhere to Article 15-B (Temporary Housing) of the zoning ordinance.
any motor vehicle which for a period of 60 days or longer has been partially or totally disassembled by the removal of tires and wheels, the engine, or other essential parts required for operation of the vehicle
The use of any area of land of more than 100 square feet in any location for the buying or selling, storage, keeping or abandonment of junk including scrap metals or other scrap materials.
An off-street space available for the loading or unloading of goods, not less than 15 feet wide, 25 feet long and 14 feet high
the machine (grinder) used shall not exceed 325 horsepower and shall operate intermittently as approved by the Madison County Board of Supervisors
A story bay window may project not more than three feet beyond the setback line of the building.
A space of sufficient size and shape to park one standard size automobile and containing not less than 400 square feet of area, including moving and turning and 200 square feet per car space (10 x 20).
A personal campground shall be a by-right use in the C-1 (Conservation) and R-1 (Residential, Limited) zoning districts.
not to exceed 30 consecutive days
An open, unenclosed stoop or paved terrace which may project into a front yard for a distance not exceeding ten feet.
Any lot or place that is exposed to the weather and upon which more than five inoperable motor vehicles of any kind that are incapable of being operated and which it would not be economically practical to make operative, are placed, located, or found.
One such Short-Term Lodging Unit shall be a "By Right Use" in C-1, A-1, R-1, and R-2 Zoning Districts. More than one Short-Term Lodging Unit shall be a "Special Permit Use" in C-1 and A-1 Zoning Districts but shall not be permitted in R-1 and R-2 Zoning Districts
parcels large enough (e.g., six or more acres in an A-1 Zoning District) to support an additional standalone structure or structures
A sawmill located on real property zoned Conservation, C-1, or Agricultural, A-1, that is sited a minimum of 200 feet from the property line.
A shop to repair, remodel or reassemble engines or torque converters with no more than 20 horsepower.
An area containing ten acres or more of land developed by the owner to accommodate paying guests for stays of short duration in tents, campers, or motor homes designed for single families or travel trailers owned by the guests. Campgrounds must comply with regulations for sanitation imposed by the County Health Officer; and a special use permit shall be obtained in every case.
An area containing not less than ten acres owned and/or operated privately for profit or by a charitable, religious or civic organization, where children or adults are lodged and fed in tents or similar rustic shelters during vacation periods
A temporary special permit may be granted with conditions by the Board of Supervisors as being compatible with the use and nature of the adjacent properties for temporary construction facilities for a period coinciding with such construction work
Source documents
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