Purcellville
Zoning districts
14 districts, grouped by category.
Commercial
3Residential
10R-15 multi-family apartment building residential
- Min lot
- 20,000 sq ft (0.46 ac)
- Max height
- 40 ft
- Front setback
- 25 ft
- Max density
- 15 du/ac
- Permitted uses
- 3
R-2 single-family detached residential low density
- Min lot
- 15,000 sq ft (0.34 ac)
- Max height
- 35 ft
- Front setback
- 25 ft
- Permitted uses
- 3
R-3 single-family detached residential medium density
- Min lot
- 10,000 sq ft
- Max height
- 35 ft
- Front setback
- 25 ft
- Permitted uses
- 3
R-8 single-family attached residential
- Min lot
- 2,500 sq ft
- Max height
- 40 ft
- Front setback
- 20 ft
- Permitted uses
- 4
General provisions
335 rules that bind every district rather than one — sign regulations, parking, floodplain and the rest of the code’s citywide chapters.
In the IG district, commercial child care is only allowed as an accessory use to another use allowed in the district.
Maximum enrollment of 150 students daily. In addition to the minimum lot size requirements of the zoning district, the minimum lot area for commercial child care shall be of such size to provide 75 square feet of usable outdoor recreation for each child
The maximum height of a wind energy system shall be 50 feet. Wind energy systems shall be set back from all property lines a distance equal to the height of the system.
The keeping of farm animals, such as horses, cattle, sheep, goats, or poultry, shall be permitted only on lots of at least two acres. Animal shelters or enclosures shall be located at least 50 feet from any property line.
A home office shall be permitted as an accessory use to a single-family dwelling, subject to the following standards. The home office shall be conducted entirely within the principal dwelling unit.
The bed and breakfast shall have no more than five guest rooms. The bed and breakfast shall provide one off-street parking space for each guest room, in addition to the parking required for the principal dwelling.
The family day care home shall provide care for no more than five children, including the children of the provider.
The group home shall provide care for no more than eight persons, including the residents of the dwelling.
A community garden shall be permitted as an accessory use to a principal use, subject to the following standards. The community garden shall be located on the same lot as the principal use.
The farmers market shall be limited to the sale of agricultural products, such as fruits, vegetables, flowers, and other similar items. The farmers market shall not include the sale of manufactured goods or other items not directly related to agriculture.
Garage sales shall be limited to no more than three consecutive days. Garage sales shall be limited to no more than two garage sales per calendar year per dwelling unit.
Temporary construction facilities, such as trailers, storage sheds, and equipment, shall be permitted as an accessory use to a construction project, subject to the following standards. Temporary construction facilities shall be located on the same lot as the construction project.
The total number of children cared for in a family day home must not exceed 12 children under the age of 13, exclusive of the provider's own children and any children who reside in the home.
The total number of children cared for in a family day home must not exceed 12 children under the age of 13, exclusive of the provider's own children and any children who reside in the home.
A temporary real estate sales office shall be permitted as an accessory use to a residential development, subject to the following standards. The temporary real estate sales office shall be located on the same lot as the residential development.
Temporary events shall be limited to no more than three consecutive days. Temporary events shall be limited to no more than two events per calendar year per lot.
Outdoor dining shall be permitted as an accessory use to a restaurant or eating establishment, subject to the following standards. Outdoor dining shall be located on the same lot as the principal use.
Outdoor recreation facilities shall be set back from all property lines a distance of at least 10 feet. Outdoor recreation facilities shall be screened from adjacent residential uses by a solid fence or wall at least six feet in height, or by a landscaped buffer at least 10 feet in width.
Swimming pools shall be set back from all property lines a distance of at least 10 feet. Swimming pools shall be enclosed by a fence or wall at least four feet in height, with a self-closing and self-latching gate.
Tennis courts shall be set back from all property lines a distance of at least 20 feet. Tennis courts shall be screened from adjacent residential uses by a solid fence or wall at least six feet in height, or by a landscaped buffer at least 10 feet in width.
Source documents
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