Land use · Virginia Beach, Virginia

Swimming pools

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 Virginia Beach’s own text settles what this covers.

provided, however, the following improvements may be located in a yard: (1) In-ground swimming pools , jacuzzis, hot tubs or similar structures may extend to within five (5) feet of any side or rear property line, provided

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governing height, setbacks, floor area ratio, lot coverage, impervious surface, accessory structures (sheds, swimming pools , etc.), signs and fences; k. Number and location of parking spaces, including parking structures; l. Proposed improvements to adjacent public streets;

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or leased area. (ii) Outdoor amenity space may consist of an outdoor café, swimming pool , courtyard, fountain, park, plaza, garden or similar area, or a combination thereof. No vehicular parking shall be allowed anywhere within outdoor

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or leased area. 3. Outdoor amenity space may consist of an outdoor café, swimming pool , courtyard, fountain, park, plaza, garden or similar area, or a combination thereof. No vehicular parking shall be allowed anywhere within outdoor

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limited use accessory dwelling unit within the R-40 District only; (2) Bees; (3) Swimming pools , boat houses, piers, etc.; (4) In connection with agricultural use, no more than one roadside stand for sale of agricultural products

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Where it is allowed here

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Allowed as a secondary activity to the main use.