Land use · Richmond, Virginia

Multifamily dwellings

Named in 32 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.

accessory structures. Construction of or additions to single-family detached, single-family attached, two-family or multifamily dwellings or accessory structures on lots occupied by such dwellings when such dwellings, additions or accessory structures cannot meet applicable yard and/or

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of the following principal uses: single-family detached dwelling, single-family attached dwelling, two-family dwelling, multifamily dwelling , nursing home, adult care residence, permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, lodginghouse, fraternity or sorority house; and includes any dwelling unit contained

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conditional use permit as set forth in Article X of this chapter: 1. Multifamily dwellings , not to exceed four dwelling units, located on lots of not less than 1,500 square feet in area for each dwelling

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a lot or a two-family dwelling located on the same lot as a multifamily dwelling shall be considered a multifamily dwelling for purposes of applying district regulations. (Code 1993, § 32-620.2; Code 2004, § 114-620.2; Code

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required for uses located in any district shall be as follows: (1) **For multifamily dwellings :** | Number of Dwelling Units | Number of Long-Term Bicycle Parking Spaces Required | Number of Short-Term Bicycle Parking Spaces Required

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Where it is allowed here