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Portsmouth

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General provisions

307 rules that bind every district rather than one — sign regulations, parking, floodplain and the rest of the code’s citywide chapters.

Article VI Definitions1 standards

FAMILY—... a group of not more than eight persons not related by blood, marriage, or adoption living together as a single housekeeping unit.

Article VI Definitions1 standards

LOT, FLAG—... a narrow appendage, not less than 16 feet in width, providing the required street frontage...

Article VI Definitions1 standards

ABANDONMENT—... ceased for a period of two or more consecutive years.

Article VI Definitions1 standards

ACCESSORY BUILDING OR STRUCTURE—... No such accessory structure or building shall be used as a dwelling unit unless expressly permitted.

Definitions (Article I)2 standards

LOT, FLAG—A lot which has a narrow appendage, not less than 16 feet in width, providing the required street frontage... FAMILY—...a group of not more than eight persons not related by blood, marriage, or adoption living together as a single housekeeping unit.

Ord. No. 2023-43, § 534 standards

Design the building to achieve a minimum LEED certification of silver; Use flood damage resistant construction materials beyond those required by standards in the City's flood regulations; Inclusion of drip or subsurface irrigation systems for all landscape irrigation equipped with pressure regulators, filters, and emitters; Provide documentation of implementation of an innovative product or strategy that increases the resiliency of the development that is not provided in this section

Sec. 40.2-106(A)1 standards

Any area incorporated into the City after the effective date of this Ordinance or in every case where property has not been specifically included within a zoning district, the land shall be automatically designated as Conservation (C) until such classification is changed by an amendment to this Ordinance in accordance with Sec. 40.2-532 Zoning Text and Map Amendments.

Sec. 40.2-109(A)(1)1 standards

No building or structure shall be erected, and no existing building shall be moved, altered, added to, or enlarged, nor shall any land, building, or structure be used, occupied, designed, or arranged to be used for any purpose or in any manner not in conformance with the regulations of this Ordinance.

Sec. 40.2-109(B)1 standards

Unless the contrary is clear from the context of the lists or other regulations of this Ordinance and subject to Sec. 40.2-208(B) Uses Not Specifically Listed are prohibited.

Sec. 40.2-202(B)

The Neighborhood Residential (NR) district is established to accommodate single-family detached residential dwellings at low densities.

Sec. 40.2-202(B); Table 40.2-218(1)2 standards

The Neighborhood Residential (NR) district is established to accommodate single-family detached residential dwellings at low densities. ... Garage Setback (Attached/Detached): Even with or behind front façade for all residential dwellings.

Sec. 40.2-202(C)

The General Residential (GR) district is established to accommodate primarily single-family detached, attached residential, and two- to four-family dwellings...

Sec. 40.2-202(C); Table 40.2-218(1); Sec. 40.2-218(A)(2)(f)3 standards

The General Residential (GR) district is established to accommodate primarily single-family detached, attached residential, and two- to four-family dwellings ... For lots created in the GR, UR, and UR-M districts after June 12, 2018, the minimum lot width may be reduced to no less than the average lot width within the same entire block on the same side of the street.

Sec. 40.2-202(D)

The Urban Residential (UR) district is established to accommodate a range of residential development as a principal use, along with mixed-use, neighborhood-serving commercial development, and institutional uses...

Sec. 40.2-202(D); Table 40.2-218(1); Sec. 40.2-218(A)(2)(f)3 standards

The Urban Residential (UR) district is established to accommodate a range of residential development as a principal use, along with mixed-use, neighborhood-serving commercial development, and institutional uses ... For lots created in the GR, UR, and UR-M districts after June 12, 2018, the minimum lot width may be reduced to no less than the average lot width within the same entire block on the same side of the street.

Sec. 40.2-202(E)

The Multi-Family Urban Residential (UR-M) district is established to accommodate a diverse range of residential development as a principal use...

Sec. 40.2-202(E); Table 40.2-218(1); Sec. 40.2-218(A)(2)(f)3 standards

The Multi-Family Urban Residential (UR-M) district is established to accommodate a diverse range of residential development as a principal use, along with mixed-use, neighborhood-serving commercial development, and institutional uses ... For lots created in the GR, UR, and UR-M districts after June 12, 2018, the minimum lot width may be reduced to no less than the average lot width within the same entire block on the same side of the street.

Sec. 40.2-203(B)

The Neighborhood Mixed Use (NMU) district is established to accommodate a mix of residential and small-scale, low-intensity, and 'convenience' retail and service uses...

Sec. 40.2-203(B); Table 40.2-218(2)1 standards

The Neighborhood Mixed Use (NMU) district is established to accommodate a mix of residential and small-scale, low-intensity, and 'convenience' retail and service uses ... Accessory Buildings & Structures: Front Yard Setback: Behind the front façade of the principal building.

Sec. 40.2-203(C)

The General Mixed-Use (GMU) district is established to provide a wide variety of professional offices and institutions and a broad range of light and moderate intensity commercial uses...

Source documents

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