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Municipality · Virginia

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.

Sec. 40.2-217(d)4 standards

Opaque fencing and/or landscaping at least six feet and no greater than eight feet in height shall be in installed along the entire length of properties abutting any residential zoning districts.

Sec. 40.2-217(e)2 standards

The facility shall be located on a parcel with an area of at least three acres. The facility shall be not located within 50 feet of any lot line (except for a freestanding office). The facility shall be screened no less than eight feet in height.

Sec. 40.2-217(e)4 standards

Opaque fencing and/or landscaping at least six feet and no greater than eight feet in height shall be in installed along the entire length of properties abutting any residential zoning districts.

Sec. 40.2-217(f)2 standards

Solar energy systems shall minimize impacts on the visual character of the adjacent areas. All onsite transmission or power lines shall be placed underground. Solar energy systems should be set back in compliance with the setback requirements of the zoning district. In order to permit equipment to be installed adjacent to existing nonconforming electric meters, solar energy equipment (excluding solar panels or collectors) may project into side and rear setbacks no closer than two feet from any lot line.

Sec. 40.2-217(f)2 standards

Vehicles shall not be stored for more than 90 days without authorization by the City.

Sec. 40.2-217(g)5 standards

The minimum area of a parcel proposed for development as a transfer station is four acres. No building or area in which the unloading, storage, processing, or transfer of waste or recyclable materials takes place shall be located within: Fifty feet of the lot line... Two hundred feet of a lot line of residentially zoned property... Two hundred feet of a lot line of any Educational facility, Health Care facility or religious institution.

Sec. 40.2-217(h)2 standards

CDD Landfills shall be maintained in a neat and orderly appearance... within 1,760 feet (⅓ of a mile) of the landfill not less than once per week

Sec. 40.2-217(h)1 standards

Freestanding wind turbines shall be set back from all lot lines a distance equal to the height of the turbine plus three feet. The setback shall be measured from the edge of the wind turbine tower base to the lot line.

Sec. 40.2-2181 standards

All accessory uses and accessory structures shall conform to the applicable requirements of this Ordinance... All accessory structures shall comply with the minimum setback and spacing standards applicable to accessory structures in the zoning district where the structure is located.

Sec. 40.2-21814 standards

Setback averaging: For interior lots in a block, the average of the residences on both sides may be used as the minimum front yard setback. Side yard setbacks may be averaged but no less than five feet.

Sec. 40.2-21813 standards

Provides explanations of how to make determinations and measurements for standards within this Ordinance and provides dimensional standards for development in each zoning district. Includes lot size, lot width, setback averaging, zero side lot line, yard encroachments, sight triangle, building coverage, density, height, flag lots.

Sec. 40.2-218(3)(b)3 standards

An accessory dwelling unit shall have a gross floor area of at least 300 square feet and shall not exceed 25 percent of the floor area of the principal structure. At least one, but no more than two, off-street parking spaces shall be provided for an accessory dwelling unit.

Sec. 40.2-218(3)(c)1 standards

Towers associated with a ham radio operator or private television antenna shall not exceed 75 feet above grade

Sec. 40.2-218(3)(d)1 standards

A canopy shall have a maximum height of 15 feet measured from the finished grade to the underside of the canopy.

Sec. 40.2-218(3)(e)3 standards

The minimum lot size shall be 5,000 square feet. No more than one chicken for every 2,000 square feet of lot area is permitted. No more than six chickens are permitted on any lot. Housing and fencing of chickens must be located at least 15 feet from any side or rear lot line.

Sec. 40.2-218(3)(f)1 standards

Signage is limited to a single, non-illuminated, flat sign of nine square feet.

Sec. 40.2-218(3)(g)2 standards

The business or service does not exceed 25 percent of the gross floor area of the principal structure. A maximum of two home occupations are permitted for a residence.

Sec. 40.2-218(3)(h)

Limited fuel/oil/bottled gas distribution may only be an accessory use to the following principal uses: Convenience stores with gasoline sales; Retail sales, large; and Other retail sales establishments.

Sec. 40.2-218(3)(i)

Use of private marinas, docks, or boating facilities shall be limited to a specific membership and shall not be intended for the general public or commercial purposes.

Sec. 40.2-218(3)(j)1 standards

The height of the outdoor display shall not exceed eight feet.

Source documents

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