Land use · Leesburg, Virginia

Single-family detached dwelling

Named in 6 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 Leesburg’s own text settles what this covers.

rear yard requirements. ### 2. Air Conditioners and Similar Equipment On lots containing single-family detached dwellings , duplex dwellings, multi-family dwellings, and end-unit single-family attached dwellings, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment and similar mechanical equipment may

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shall apply unless modified by Sec. 12.8.5. Properties residentially zoned or used as single-family detached dwellings developed prior to October 22, 1986 shall not be determined to have provided a buffer-yard as defined in this section. **G.

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be moved from one location to another. Effective on: 1/1/1901 --- ### 18.1.171 Single-Family Detached Dwelling A building containing one (1) dwelling unit, which is not attached to any other dwelling unit, and which is located on

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structures, buildings, or signs (as opposed to the reconstruction, alteration or restoration). B. Single-family detached dwellings ; C. Attached dwellings (including townhouses and duplexes); and D. Construction within approved Planned Development Districts. Effective on: 1/1/1901 ## 3.11.3 Demolition

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Where it is allowed here

Permitted by right6

Allowed outright — no hearing needed.