Vienna
Zoning districts
3 districts, grouped by category.
General provisions
322 rules that bind every district rather than one — sign regulations, parking, floodplain and the rest of the code’s citywide chapters.
A driveway permit is required for the construction, alteration, or modification of any driveway.
A Family Day Home permit is required for all licensed child day programs caring for up to four (4) children.
A Family Day Home permit is required for all licensed child day programs caring for up to four (4) children. A family day home caring for more than four (4) children shall require a Conditional Use Permit.
A permit is required to install a new fence or replace greater than fifty percent (50%) of an existing permitted fence, including the replacement of non-structural pickets or decorative elements.
A permit is required to install a new fence or replace greater than fifty percent (50%) of an existing permitted fence, including the replacement of non-structural pickets or decorative elements.
A fence permit is required for the construction, alteration, or modification of any fence.
Home-based businesses located in residential structures shall obtain a permit for the business prior to initiating the business use.
Home-based businesses located in residential structures shall obtain a permit for the business prior to initiating the business use.
A home-based business permit is required for the operation of a home-based business as defined in this Chapter.
Applications for modifications of requirements, in which the proposed development cannot be achieved within the requirements of the Zoning Code, must submit a narrative and Major Site Plan demonstrating the requested modifications to any of the following standards: Setbacks, Lot Area, Lot Coverage, Number of units, Height, Open space, Screening or landscaping, Parking.
Applications for modifications of requirements, in which the proposed development cannot be achieved within the requirements of the Zoning Code, must submit a narrative and Major Site Plan demonstrating the requested modifications to any of the following standards: Setbacks per Article 2. Lot Area per Article 2. Lot Coverage per Article 2. Number of units per Article 2. Height of an architectural feature per Article 2. Open space standards per Article 2. Screening or landscaping standards per Articles 4B, 5A and 5B. Parking standards per Articles 4B, 5A and 5B.
Outdoor Dining requires review and permits to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements.
Outdoor dining utilizing 12 seats or fewer may be approved by the Zoning Administrator as part of a new or revised Site Plan and Certificate of Occupancy, subject to compliance with use standards outlined in Article 3, § 18-335. Outdoor dining utilizing more than 12 seats must apply for a Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit, following the procedures outlined in § 18-836 and § 18-824, and is subject to compliance with use standards outlined in Article 3, § 18-335. Seasonal outdoor dining within off-street parking spaces, which may be utilized from April 1 to October 31 annually, requires approval of a Seasonal Outdoor Dining Permit by the Zoning Administrator.
The modification or addition of new patios or sports courts for private use on a single-unit residential, duplex, townhouse, or cottage court property requires a permit.
The modification or addition of new patios or sports courts for private use on a single-unit residential, duplex, townhouse, or cottage court property requires a permit. Proposals or alterations for sports courts or patios that will cause 2,500 square feet or more of land disturbance will require the submission of an Infill Lot Plan per § 18-836.10 Infill Lot Plan.
A patio and sports court permit is required for the construction, alteration, or modification of any patio or sports court.
The purpose of a pre-application meeting is to provide an opportunity for the applicant to understand the submittal requirements and the procedures and standards applicable to an anticipated development application
At least five (5) business days prior to the pre-application meeting, the applicant is encouraged to submit a written description and a conceptual plan that shows the location and general layout of the proposed development to Town staff.
Proffered conditions become a part of the zoning regulations that apply to the rezoned property, unless changed by a later amendment approved by Town Council.
Proffered conditions become a part of the zoning regulations that apply to the rezoned property, unless changed by a later amendment approved by Town Council. These proffered conditions supplement the specific regulations for the zoning district in question.
Source documents
The chapters of the adopted code that were retrieved, read and extracted from. Everything above traces back to one of these.