Standards
170,998 standards
Industrial building sign max total area
industrial_building_sign_max_total_area_sqft
350 sqftSignage“no such sign or signs shall exceed an aggregate total of 350 square feet in area”
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Industrial building sign max total area
industrial_building_sign_max_total_area_sqft
A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Colonial Heights →
Industrial freestanding sign max height
industrial_freestanding_sign_max_height_ft
25 ftSignage“The height of any such freestanding sign shall be no more than 25 feet.”
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Industrial freestanding sign max height
industrial_freestanding_sign_max_height_ft
A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Colonial Heights →
Industrial freestanding sign side setback
industrial_freestanding_sign_side_setback_ft
15 ftSignage“There shall be a fifteen-foot setback from each side property line.”
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Industrial freestanding sign side setback
industrial_freestanding_sign_side_setback_ft
A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Colonial Heights →
Illumination permitted
industrial_sign_illumination_permitted
Signage“Illumination of signs is permitted.”
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Illumination permitted
industrial_sign_illumination_permitted
A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Colonial Heights →
Billboards prohibited
billboards_prohibited
Signage“billboards shall not be permitted in any district”
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Billboards prohibited
billboards_prohibited
A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Colonial Heights →
Nonconforming billboards not enlarged or reconstructed
nonconforming_billboard_no_enlargement
Signage“Lawfully existing nonconforming billboards shall not be enlarged or reconstructed”
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Nonconforming billboards not enlarged or reconstructed
nonconforming_billboard_no_enlargement
A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Colonial Heights →
Routine maintenance allowed
nonconforming_billboard_routine_maintenance_allowed
Signage“they may be altered for routine maintenance which does not materially alter the character of the billboard”
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Routine maintenance allowed
nonconforming_billboard_routine_maintenance_allowed
A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Colonial Heights →
Exterior fixtures shielded to direct light downward
exterior_fixtures_shielded
Lighting“All exterior fixtures shall be shielded so that light is directed towards the ground only.”
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Exterior fixtures shielded to direct light downward
exterior_fixtures_shielded
A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Colonial Heights →
Maximum freestanding light fixture height
max_freestanding_light_fixture_height_ft
20 ftLighting“Except for publicly owned fixtures, no freestanding light fixture shall exceed 20 feet in height above grade.”
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Maximum freestanding light fixture height
max_freestanding_light_fixture_height_ft
A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Colonial Heights →
Maximum lighting intensity at property line for civic/office/commercial/industrial
max_light_intensity_at_property_line_fc
1 footcandleLighting“Lighting intensity at the property line of any civic, office, commercial, or industrial use type shall not exceed one footcandle.”
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Maximum lighting intensity at property line for civic/office/commercial/industrial
max_light_intensity_at_property_line_fc
A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Colonial Heights →
Plot plan required for new/expanded use without site plan
plot_plan_required
Other“A plot plan shall be submitted, prior to the approval of a zoning permit, for any new or expanded use or development not requiring a site plan.”
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Plot plan required for new/expanded use without site plan
plot_plan_required
A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Colonial Heights →
Required yards free of structures except allowed items
required_yards_free_of_structures
Other“Required yards shall remain free of all uses or structures except for the following: (1) Fences, walls and landscaping shall be allowed in yards provided that sight triangles are maintained per § 286-530.18. Driveways and parking areas shall also be allowed. (2) Patios and steps shall be allowed within all required setback areas. Decks shall comply with the following setback requirements: (a) Minimum side yard: five feet. (b) Minimum rear yard: 10 feet. (3) Accessory structures shall be allowed in accordance with the regulations for such structures.”
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Required yards free of structures except allowed items
required_yards_free_of_structures
A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Colonial Heights →
Deck minimum side yard
deck_min_side_yard_ft
5 ftOther“Minimum side yard: five feet.”
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Deck minimum side yard
deck_min_side_yard_ft
A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Colonial Heights →
Deck minimum rear yard
deck_min_rear_yard_ft
10 ftOther“Minimum rear yard: 10 feet.”
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Deck minimum rear yard
deck_min_rear_yard_ft
A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Colonial Heights →
Height limitations not apply to church spires, belfries, residential chimneys, flag poles, residential TV antennae
height_exceptions
Height“Height limitations contained in this chapter shall not apply to church spires, belfries, residential chimneys, flag poles, or residential television antennae.”
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Height limitations not apply to church spires, belfries, residential chimneys, flag poles, residential TV antennae
height_exceptions
A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Colonial Heights →
Minimum lot frontage on cul-de-sac
min_lot_frontage_cul_de_sac_ft
30 ftLot“The minimum lot frontage on the arc of a cul-de-sac shall be no less than 30 feet in all zoning districts.”
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Minimum lot frontage on cul-de-sac
min_lot_frontage_cul_de_sac_ft
A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Colonial Heights →
Flag lot minimum frontage as defined
flag_lot_min_frontage
Lot“Flag lots, shall have a minimum lot frontage as defined in this chapter.”
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Flag lot minimum frontage as defined
flag_lot_min_frontage
A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Colonial Heights →
Irregular lots prohibited
irregular_lots_prohibited
Lot“The creation of irregular lots, as defined in this chapter, shall be prohibited.”
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Irregular lots prohibited
irregular_lots_prohibited
A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Colonial Heights →
Maximum single-family detached dwellings per lot
max_single_family_detached_per_lot
1 dwellingOther“Only one single-family detached dwelling shall be permitted on any lot.”
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Maximum single-family detached dwellings per lot
max_single_family_detached_per_lot
A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Colonial Heights →
Public utility lots may be created notwithstanding frontage, width, area standards
public_utility_lots_exempt_from_standards
Lot“Well lots, tank lots, stormwater detention area lots, utility pumping station lots, and similar types of public utility lots may be created in compliance with the terms of this chapter and the Subdivision Ordinance, notwithstanding the frontage, width, area, and other design standards for lots found in Article III of this chapter.”
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Public utility lots may be created notwithstanding frontage, width, area standards
public_utility_lots_exempt_from_standards
A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Colonial Heights →