zoneoptics
Buena Vista, Virginia · General provision

618.375-618.377

Mixed UseAll Buena Vista districts0

Dimensional standards

Density

Maximum density
20 du/acredu/acreDwelling units per acre — the number of homes allowed on each acre of land.

Height & bulk

Maximum floor area ratioFloor area ratio (FAR)Total floor area divided by lot area — an FAR of 2.0 permits 20,000 sq ft of floor on a 10,000 sq ft lot.
2
Minimum open spaceOpen spaceLand a development must leave unbuilt, sometimes required to be usable or planted.
10%

Servicing

Geographic extent
Properties designated as MXB-HT on the zoning map, typically along high-volume thoroughfares

Uses

Permitted by right6

Accessory7

Extracted standards

37 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.

Density

  • Density calculation

    Density shall be calculated based on the gross area of the lot, excluding areas within floodplains and steep slopes.

Fencing & walls

  • Fence and wall regulation

    Fences and walls shall be regulated in accordance with article 7 of this ordinance.

Floodplain

Lighting

  • Full cutoff lighting required

    Exterior lighting shall be full cutoff or fully shielded.

  • Glare minimization

    Outdoor lighting shall be designed to minimize glare and light trespass onto adjacent properties and public streets.

Noise

  • Noise curfew

    No use shall produce noise that is audible beyond the property line between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

Other

  • ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage. location

    Accessory dwelling units shall be located on the same lot as the principal dwelling.

  • Bicycle parking requirement

    All developments shall provide bicycle parking facilities in accordance with article 10 of this ordinance.

  • Curb cutGrading (cut & fill)Reshaping land by removing earth (cut) or adding it (fill), often capped by volume. prohibition

    Curb cuts shall be prohibited along the frontage of townhouse and commercial buildings.

  • Dead plant replacement

    Dead or diseased plants shall be replaced as necessary.

  • Driveway material

    Driveways shall be constructed of concrete, asphalt, or similar materials.

  • Dust and air pollution prohibition

    No use shall produce dust or air pollution that is detectable beyond the property line.

  • FARFloor area ratio (FAR)Total floor area divided by lot area — an FAR of 2.0 permits 20,000 sq ft of floor on a 10,000 sq ft lot. calculation

    FAR shall be calculated as the total gross floor area of all buildings on the lot divided by the gross area of the lot.

  • Home occupationHome occupationA business run from a dwelling, permitted so long as it stays subordinate to living there. secondary

    Home occupations shall be clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the dwelling as a residence.

  • Landscaping maintenance

    All landscaping shall be maintained in good condition.

  • Landscaping requirement

    Landscaping shall be provided in accordance with article 11 of this ordinance.

  • Live-work design

    Live-work units shall be designed to accommodate both residential and commercial uses.

  • Loading area location

    Loading areas shall be located in the rear yard and shall be screened from view from public streets and adjacent properties.

  • Maximum FARFloor area ratio (FAR)Total floor area divided by lot area — an FAR of 2.0 permits 20,000 sq ft of floor on a 10,000 sq ft lot. for nonresidential uses1 ratio

    The maximum floor area ratio (FAR) for nonresidential uses shall be 1.0.

  • Maximum guest rooms5 rooms

    Bed and breakfast inns shall be owner-occupied and shall not exceed five guest rooms.

  • Maximum temporary use duration30 days

    Temporary uses shall not exceed 30 days in duration.

  • Mechanical equipment screening

    Mechanical equipment shall be screened from view from public streets and adjacent properties.

  • Minimum walkway width5 ft

    Pedestrian walkways shall be at least five feet in width.

  • Mixed-use content

    Mixed-use buildings shall contain both residential and commercial uses.

  • Odor prohibition

    No use shall produce odor that is detectable beyond the property line.

  • Owner-occupied requirement

    Bed and breakfast inns shall be owner-occupied.

  • Recycling container requirement

    Recycling containers shall be provided in convenient locations and shall be maintained in good condition.

  • Refuse area location

    Refuse areas shall be located in the rear yard and shall be screened from view from public streets and adjacent properties.

  • Registration required

    Short-term rentals shall be registered with the city.

  • Rooftop equipment screening

    Rooftop equipment shall be screened by parapets, screens, or other architectural features.

  • Solid waste screening

    Solid waste storage areas shall be screened from view from public streets and adjacent properties.

  • Street design requirement

    Streets shall be designed to accommodate pedestrians, bicycles, and vehicles in a safe and efficient manner.

  • Transit accommodation

    Developments shall be designed to accommodate public transit where feasible.

  • Tree removal permit required

    No tree shall be removed without a permit from the zoning administrator.

  • Vibration prohibition

    No use shall produce vibration that is detectable beyond the property line.

  • Walkway provision

    Pedestrian walkways shall be provided along all public streets and shall connect to building entrances, parking areas, and open spaces.

  • Wireless facility screening

    Wireless telecommunications facilities shall be designed and sited to minimize visual impacts and shall be screened from view where feasible.

From the ordinance

The maximum density for residential uses shall be 20 dwelling units per acre. The maximum FAR for mixed-use buildings shall be 2.0. At least 10 percent of the gross area shall be devoted to open space.
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