Prince William County Unincorporated

Private garages shall be permitted as accessory structures in the A, SR and R districts and residential areas of planned development districts, in accordance with the standards set forth in this subsection: (1) If attached to the principal structure, all setbacks for the principal structure shall be met. (2) Parking credit allowance may be given only as provided in section 32-250.10 and section 600 of the Design and Construction Standards Manual. (3) Private garages shall be used solely by the occupants of the dwellings to which they are accessory and only for noncommercial purposes.

Private garages shall be permitted as accessory structures in the A, SR and R districts and residential areas of planned development districts, in accordance with the standards set forth in this subsection: (1) If attached to the principal structure, all setbacks for the principal structure shall be met. (2) Parking credit allowance may be given only as provided in section 32-250.10 and section 600 of the Design and Construction Standards Manual. (3) Private garages shall be used solely by the occupants of the dwellings to which they are accessory and only for noncommercial purposes.

Retaining walls greater than three feet height in height as measured by the building code shall require zoning approval.

Retaining walls greater than three feet height in height as measured by the building code shall require zoning approval.

No accessory structure shall be constructed, erected or otherwise placed on a lot that is not occupied by a principal building, provided that an accessory structure shall be permitted when a valid building permit has been issued for a principal building and construction of that principal building is diligently pursued. Notwithstanding the previous sentence, drainfields and septic systems may be located on a lot without a primary use when serving a parcel in accordance with section 23-40(b) of the County Code.

In-ground swimming pools on lots of more than three acres shall be permitted in any yard and are subject to setbacks unless otherwise provided in this chapter. Other in-ground pools shall be governed by the provisions of subsection 1(a)(7), above.

In-ground swimming pools on lots of more than three acres shall be permitted in any yard and are subject to setbacks unless otherwise provided in this chapter. Other in-ground pools shall be governed by the provisions of subsection 1(a)(7), above.

Subject to the provisions of sections 32-250.75 and 32-250.93, drainfields and septic systems shall be permitted without regard to setbacks or yard restrictions, provided that health department approval shall be secured for any drainfield or septic tank.

Subject to the provisions of sections 32-250.75 and 32-250.93, drainfields and septic systems shall be permitted without regard to setbacks or yard restrictions, provided that health department approval shall be secured for any drainfield or septic tank.

the maximum height for all structures in all agricultural and residential districts shall be 35 feet.

Except as otherwise provided for in this section or elsewhere in this chapter; the maximum height for all structures in all agricultural and residential districts shall be 35 feet.

The maximum building height for a religious institution, barn, silo or other agricultural building, library, hospital, or building owned by a public use shall be 60 feet

The maximum building height for a religious institution, barn, silo or other agricultural building, library, hospital, or building owned by a public use shall be 60 feet, provided that all required yards and setbacks shall be increased one foot for each foot in height the building is constructed over 35 feet.

The height limit set forth in subsections 1. and 2. shall not apply to structures, flagpoles, chimneys, cupolas, bell towers, and domes not used for human occupancy, sky lights, solar collectors and supporting structures of antennas used by residents of a dwelling unit, provided that such structures or features shall be created only to a height necessary to accomplish the purpose intended, and further provided that the Building Official approves all such structures or features.

The height limit set forth in subsections 1. and 2. shall not apply to structures, flagpoles, chimneys, cupolas, bell towers, and domes not used for human occupancy, sky lights, solar collectors and supporting structures of antennas used by residents of a dwelling unit, provided that such structures or features shall be created only to a height necessary to accomplish the purpose intended, and further provided that the Building Official approves all such structures or features.

The Board of County Supervisors may, as a part of a proffered rezoning application or a Special Use Permit application, approve heights for buildings and other structures in excess of the maximums set forth in this section, subject to the following conditions: (a) For a rezoning application the maximum height(s) shall be proffered by the applicant and accepted by the Board of County Supervisors; for a Special Use Permit application the maximum height(s) shall be made a condition of approval of the permit; and (b) The Board of County Supervisors shall be satisfied that the proposed height shall not have a substantial adverse impact on the light and air of adjacent and nearby properties; and (c) The County Fire Marshal has certified in writing that the proposed building or other structure can be properly protected, and will not endanger improvements on adjacent properties, in case of fire; and (d) All other requirements of this chapter for a conditional rezoning or Special Use Permit have been met; and (e) The proposal shall not constitute a hazard to aerial navigation.

The Board of County Supervisors may, as a part of a proffered rezoning application or a Special Use Permit application, approve heights for buildings and other structures in excess of the maximums set forth in this section, subject to the following conditions: (a) For a rezoning application the maximum height(s) shall be proffered by the applicant and accepted by the Board of County Supervisors; for a Special Use Permit application the maximum height(s) shall be made a condition of approval of the permit; and (b) The Board of County Supervisors shall be satisfied that the proposed height shall not have a substantial adverse impact on the light and air of adjacent and nearby properties; and (c) The County Fire Marshal has certified in writing that the proposed building or other structure can be properly protected, and will not endanger improvements on adjacent properties, in case of fire; and (d) All other requirements of this chapter for a conditional rezoning or Special Use Permit have been met; and (e) The proposal shall not constitute a hazard to aerial navigation.

Heights for accessory buildings shall not exceed heights for principal buildings and shall be further governed by the provisions of section 32-300.03 of this chapter.

Heights for accessory buildings shall not exceed heights for principal buildings and shall be further governed by the provisions of section 32-300.03 of this chapter.

The required yard or setback area for all properties shall be unoccupied and open to the sky except for architectural features and accessory structures as permitted by this chapter.