County (unincorporated) · Virginia

Henrico County Unincorporated

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25
Districts
507
Extracted rules
1,681
Standards
8
Chapters read
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Zoning districts

25 districts, grouped by category.

Residential

14
R-0Residential

R-0 One-Family Residence District

Henrico County Unincorporated, VA
Min lot
43,560 sq ft (1 ac)
Max height
40 ft
Permitted uses
4
R-0AResidential

R-0A One-Family Residence District

Henrico County Unincorporated, VA
Min lot
35,000 sq ft (0.8 ac)
Max height
40 ft
Permitted uses
4
R-1Residential

R-1 One-Family Residence District

Henrico County Unincorporated, VA
Min lot
25,000 sq ft (0.57 ac)
Max height
40 ft
Permitted uses
4
R-1AResidential

R-1A One-Family Residence District

Henrico County Unincorporated, VA
Min lot
21,500 sq ft (0.49 ac)
Max height
40 ft
Permitted uses
4
R-2Residential

R-2 One-Family Residence District

Henrico County Unincorporated, VA
Min lot
18,000 sq ft (0.41 ac)
Max height
40 ft
Permitted uses
4
R-2AResidential

R-2A One-Family Residence District

Henrico County Unincorporated, VA
Min lot
13,500 sq ft (0.31 ac)
Max height
40 ft
Permitted uses
4
R-3Residential

R-3 One-Family Residence District

Henrico County Unincorporated, VA
Min lot
11,000 sq ft (0.25 ac)
Max height
40 ft
Permitted uses
4
R-3AResidential

R-3A One-Family Residence District

Henrico County Unincorporated, VA
Min lot
9,500 sq ft
Max height
40 ft
Permitted uses
4
R-4Residential

R-4 One-Family Residence District

Henrico County Unincorporated, VA
Min lot
8,000 sq ft
Max height
40 ft
Permitted uses
4
R-4AResidential

R-4A One-Family Residence District

Henrico County Unincorporated, VA
Min lot
7,750 sq ft
Max height
40 ft
Permitted uses
4
R-5Residential

R-5 General Residence District

Henrico County Unincorporated, VA
Min lot
1,260 sq ft
Max height
200 ft
Front setback
35 ft
Max density
12 du/ac
Permitted uses
5
R-5AResidential

General Residence District

Henrico County Unincorporated, VA
Min lot
5,625 sq ft
Max height
40 ft
Front setback
15 ft
Max density
6 du/ac
Permitted uses
7
R-5BResidential

R-5B General Residence District

Henrico County Unincorporated, VA
Min lot
3,000 sq ft
Max height
40 ft
Max density
10 du/ac
Permitted uses
4
R-6Residential

R-6 General Residence District

Henrico County Unincorporated, VA
Min lot
1,260 sq ft
Max height
200 ft
Front setback
35 ft
Max density
12 du/ac
Permitted uses
8

General provisions

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

Sec. 24-4306.E5 standards

Except in the R-5A and R-5B, General Residence Districts, each lot to be used for a single-family detached dwelling must abut a public street for at least 20 feet in the case of an approved stem lot, 35 feet for an approved cul-de-sac lot, or 50 feet for any other lot. ... In the R-5A and R-5B, General Residence Districts, single-family detached dwellings are only allowed within an approved subdivision... Each R-5A or R-5B lot to be used for a dwelling must abut for at least 25 feet on a public right-of-way or an access easement containing roadways, walkways, or both.

Sec. 24-4306.E.11 standards

Each lot to be used for a single-family detached dwelling must abut a public street for at least 20 feet...

Sec. 24-4306.F2 standards

At least 50 percent of the length of the wall must be located on the zero lot line.

Sec. 24-4306.F6 standards

In the R-5A District, single-family dwellings on zero lot lines are allowed only within an approved subdivision of five or more lots... Each block must be designated... At least 50 percent of the length of the wall must be located on the zero lot line. Along one side of each zero lot line... a construction, drainage, and maintenance easement at least 8 feet in width must be provided... Exterior doors are prohibited on the zero-lot-line wall.

Sec. 24-4306.G5 standards

Each row of townhouses must contain no fewer than three and no more than eight dwelling units.

Sec. 24-4306.G14 standards

Each row of townhouses must contain no fewer than three and no more than eight dwelling units. Each interior townhouse must occupy the full width of the lot. Each end unit must have a side yard a minimum of ten feet in width. ... Townhouse lots fronting on public streets must not have front-loaded garages... Each row of townhouse lots must abut common area a minimum of ten feet in width on each end of each row, along all rear lot lines, and along any front lot line that does not abut a public right of way. ... an additional five percent of the minimum number of required parking spaces must be provided for recreational vehicles.

Sec. 24-4306.H2 standards

A lot may be occupied by no more than one single-family, duplex, manufactured home, or townhouse dwelling. A dwelling unit in the Household Living use category may be occupied by one of the following... Two or more persons related by blood or marriage... One or two persons and their dependent children... Not more than four persons not related by blood or marriage... A group home.

Sec. 24-4307.A3 standards

Outdoor activity for a community center must be limited to between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. Friday through Sunday.

Sec. 24-4307.A3 standards

Outdoor activity for a community center must be limited to between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. Friday through Sunday. However, up to four times per year, the hours may be extended to 12:00 Midnight for special events. After 9:00 p.m., noise that is plainly audible inside the confines of a dwelling unit or at a distance of 100 feet or more from the community center is prohibited. Public address systems may be used at athletic competitions, swim meets, and similar events, and in case of emergency, but at no other time.

Sec. 24-4307.B2 standards

All donated goods must be stored either in a fully enclosed building or in closed containers within a designated area not exceeding 972 square feet in area

Sec. 24-4307.B4 standards

All donated goods must be stored either in a fully enclosed building or in closed containers within a designated area not exceeding 972 square feet in area... The donation center must not impede traffic... parking must be provided at the rate of 1 space for every 200 square feet of floor area or designated area.

Sec. 24-4307.C1 standards

In the CMU Community Mixed Use District, O-2 Office District, and B-1 Business District, a radio or television station that includes any antennae taller than 50 feet or greater than 1 meter in diameter is allowed only upon approval of a provisional use permit

Sec. 24-4307.C3 standards

In the CMU Community Mixed Use District, O-2 Office District, and B-1 Business District, a radio or television station that includes any antennae taller than 50 feet or greater than 1 meter in diameter is allowed only upon approval of a provisional use permit by the Board of Supervisors in accordance with Sec. 24-2306, Provisional Use Permit.

Sec. 24-4307.C3 standards

In the CMU Community Mixed Use District, O-2 Office District, and B-1 Business District, a radio or television station that includes any antennae taller than 50 feet or greater than 1 meter in diameter is allowed only upon approval of a provisional use permit by the Board of Supervisors.

Sec. 24-4307.D1 standards

Memorial gardens for the sprinkling or burial of cremated human remains may be located on the premises outside of all required minimum yards.

Sec. 24-4307.D2 standards

Memorial gardens for the sprinkling or burial of cremated human remains may be located on the premises outside of all required minimum yards. The Planning Director may grant modifications of the standards applicable to a religious institution on finding that the modification is necessary to eliminate a substantial burden on religious practice...

Sec. 24-43087 standards

If not located in a stand-alone building, the childcare center, including restrooms, must be segregated from other uses in the building in which it is located. A childcare center established after September 1, 2021, must be accessible from an arterial, collector, or major access road without passing through a residential neighborhood. A childcare center must be located at least 500 feet from any adult use. An outdoor play area must not be located in the front yard and must meet the side and rear yard setbacks for the principal use. If abutting a residential use, parking lot, or street, the play area must be screened by an opaque fence or wall at least six feet in height supplemented with landscaping. Outdoor play areas must not be operated after 9:00 p.m. Parking areas and vehicular circulation for the childcare center must be designed to enhance the safety of children... The center must provide a designated pickup and drop-off area that includes at least the equivalent area of one parking space per 20 children.

Sec. 24-4308.A4 standards

A childcare center must be located at least 500 feet from any adult use.

Sec. 24-43096 standards

A college or university may include educational, scientific, and other related research facilities. An elementary or secondary school may include as accessory uses childcare and charitable, cultural, and other community service activities on school property. All facilities within a vocational or trade school that typically generate significant noise or fumes... must be located at least 100 feet from any adjacent Residential district; a Transitional Buffer 35 must be provided... In the O-3 and CMU districts, a vocational or trade school must not include activities which typically generate significant noise or fumes...

Sec. 24-4309.C2 standards

The facilities must be located at least 100 feet from any adjacent Residential district; A Transitional Buffer 35 must be provided between the facilities and the adjacent district

Source documents

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