Land use · Purcellville, Virginia

accessory structures

Named in 4 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 Purcellville’s own text settles what this covers.

safety, layout, design, or vehicular circulation; or (5) The addition of accessory uses, accessory structures or minor building additions as permitted below: ### (a) The minor modifications permissible under Paragraphs (3), (4) and/or (5) above shall

Read it in the chapter →

does not change. (2) Notwithstanding Article 3, principal uses may be permitted in accessory structures . (3) The residential and historic appearance and character shall be maintained in the case of existing structure(s). (4) In the event

Read it in the chapter →

total lot area that is covered by manmade surfaces, such as principal structures; accessory structures over 100 square feet, such as patios, decks, garages, carports, and pools; and other surfaces, such as driveways, sidewalks, parking lots,

Read it in the chapter →

established for single-family detached dwelling, or as required in the district regulations. ii. Accessory structures attached to the main building shall be considered part of the main building and comply with front, side, and rear yard

Read it in the chapter →

Satellite dish antennas or receiving stations and similar devices are deemed to be accessory structures and shall not be located in front or side yards in a residential or commercial district and in a residential district

Read it in the chapter →

Where it is allowed here

Accessory4

Allowed as a secondary activity to the main use.