Land use · Richmond, Virginia

Accessory buildings

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 Richmond’s own text settles what this covers.

no adverse impacts on the surrounding neighborhood. (7) **Home occupation use of an accessory building .** A home occupation as defined in Section 30-1220 and conducted within a completely enclosed accessory building, provided that: a. Home occupation

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except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: **.1 Accessory structure and accessory building ** mean a structure or building used for purposes incident and subordinate to the principal use of the premises. **.2 Accessory use**

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the main single-family dwelling or 500 square feet, whichever is greater. b. An accessory building with an accessory dwelling unit shall be subject to the requirements of Article VI, Division 9 of this chapter. c. Access

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to buildings may be attached to main buildings or may be attached to accessory buildings . (2) **Compliance with building code.** All signs shall conform to applicable sections of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. (3) **Illumination

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2004, § 114-610.2; Code 2015, § 30-610.2) **Sec. 30-610.3. - Alley frontage for accessory buildings , structures or uses.** A permitted accessory building, structure or use may be located on a lot or portion thereof having frontage

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Where it is allowed here

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Allowed as a secondary activity to the main use.