Portsmouth
General provisions
307 rules that bind every district rather than one — sign regulations, parking, floodplain and the rest of the code’s citywide chapters.
Off-premises signs and outdoor advertising signs (attached and freestanding) are permitted only in the IL and IN districts after a Use Permit for the sign has been approved by the City Council in accordance with Sec. 40.2-533 Use Permits.
In the NR, GR, or C district, a ground sign shall not exceed six feet in height; and not be illuminated by any source other than a source external to the sign. In the NR, GR, or C district, a monument sign shall not exceed six feet in height; and not be illuminated by any source other than a source external to the sign.
In the NR, GR, or C district, a ground sign shall not exceed six feet in height; and not be illuminated by any source other than a source external to the sign. In the NR, GR, or C district, a monument sign shall not exceed six feet in height; and not be illuminated by any source other than a source external to the sign. In the NR or GR district, a pole sign shall not exceed six feet in height; and not be illuminated by any source other than a source external to the sign.
In the NR, GR, or C district, a ground sign shall not exceed six feet in height; and not be illuminated by any source other than a source external to the sign. In the NR, GR, or C district, a monument sign shall not exceed six feet in height; and not be illuminated by any source other than a source external to the sign. In the NR or GR district, a pole sign shall not exceed six feet in height; and not be illuminated by any source other than a source external to the sign.
In the UR or UR-M districts, a ground sign shall not exceed ten feet in height. In the UR or UR-M district, a monument sign shall not exceed eight feet in height. In the UR or UR-M district, a pole sign shall not exceed ten feet in height.
In the UR or UR-M districts, a ground sign shall not exceed ten feet in height. In the UR or UR-M district, a monument sign shall not exceed eight feet in height. In the UR or UR-M district, a pole sign shall not exceed ten feet in height.
In the D1 district, a sign shall not be constructed of unfinished materials, highly reflective materials, or plastic. In the D1 district, only one projecting sign is permitted per storefront. In the D1 district, a wall sign shall not obscure moldings or transoms. No off-street parking or loading facility shall be required for those properties zoned D1 T4, D1 T5 or D1 T6 and which are located downtown, north of Interstate 264.
The following developments shall set-aside ten percent of the total development site area for open space: (a) Three- to four-family residential development; (b) Multi-family residential development; and (c) Mixed-use development.
The following developments shall set-aside ten percent of the total development site area for open space: (a) Three- to four-family residential development; (b) Multi-family residential development; and (c) Mixed-use development.
All utilities within or serving new development (e.g., cable television, electrical (excluding transformers), gas, sewer, telephone, cell, and water lines) shall be placed underground in accordance with Sec. 33.1-53 of the City Code.
All utilities within or serving new development (e.g., cable television, electrical (excluding transformers), gas, sewer, telephone, cell, and water lines) shall be placed underground in accordance with Sec. 33.1-53 of the City Code.
Development providing resilient site and building features in accordance with the provisions of this section shall be eligible for bonuses shown in Table 40.2-310(1) and including: (i) A total density bonus of up to a maximum of 20 percent beyond the maximum allowable gross residential density; (ii) An increase in the maximum allowable height of up to maximum of 20 feet in residential districts and 24 feet in commercial districts beyond the maximum allowed in the base zoning district; (iii) An increase in the maximum allowable building coverage by a maximum of 15 percent beyond the maximum allowed in the base zoning district; or (iv) A reduction in the off-street parking requirements of up to 15 percent of the minimum amount of required parking.
A total density bonus of up to a maximum of 20 percent beyond the maximum allowable gross residential density; An increase in the maximum allowable height of up to maximum of 20 feet in residential districts and 24 feet in commercial districts beyond the maximum allowed in the base zoning district; An increase in the maximum allowable building coverage by a maximum of 15 percent beyond the maximum allowed in the base zoning district; or A reduction in the off-street parking requirements of up to 15 percent of the minimum amount of required parking.
A nonconforming use may continue, but shall not be enlarged or extended except as provided. Discontinuance for more than two years terminates nonconforming status.
A nonconforming structure may continue, but shall not be enlarged or extended except as provided. Restoration after damage must comply with time limits and cost thresholds.
A nonconforming lot may be used as though it satisfies the zoning regulation that makes it nonconforming, provided the use complies with other regulations.
A nonconforming sign destroyed by acts of God may not be repaired except in conformity. Abandoned signs must be removed.
Replacement of nonconforming manufactured homes is permitted under certain conditions.
There is a 20 percent or greater net increase in the square footage of the use or structure proposed for expansion or enlargement
a Use Permit shall automatically expire and become void two years from the date of approval
Source documents
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