RESIDENTIAL USES - DEFINED
Residential Bed and Breakfast
As defined in Article 10 – Definitions
A single-unit dwelling, that is occupied by the owner or agent who resides on premises, that provides temporary lodging. Food service shall be at least one meal per day, to each person to whom overnight lodging is provided.
Construction Residence Office - Temporary
As defined in Article 10 – Definitions
A recreational vehicle primarily designed as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, or seasonal use that is being used at the construction site of a residential structure as a temporary residence and/or office. This may include, but not be limited to, travel trailers and motorhomes.
Dwelling Accessory
As defined in Article 10 – Definitions
A smaller, independent dwelling unit that exists on the same lot as a principal single-unit dwelling as a standalone structure, in an accessory structure, or attached to or in a principal structure.
Dwelling Attached, Zero Lot Line
As defined in Article 10 – Definitions
Two dwelling units, each separated from one another by a continuous vertical wall without opening from basement floor to roof between units, which is commonly known as a firewall, and each unit on a separate parcel.
Dwelling, Manufactured Attached
As defined in Article 10 – Definitions
A structure that is transportable in one (1) or more sections, is eight (8) feet or more in width and forty (40) feet or more in length in the traveling mode, is built on a permanent chassis and is designed for use as two (2) or more separate dwelling units on the same parcel, with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities. For purposes of this Ordinance, a Manufactured Home must meet the standards promulgated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), published at 24 CFR Part 3280, including the ANSI standards incorporated therein by reference. For purposes of this chapter, a Manufactured Home must bear a data plate declaring that it meets HUD standards.
Dwelling, Manufactured Detached
As defined in Article 10 – Definitions
A structure that is transportable in one (1) or more sections, is eight (8) feet or more in width and forty (40) feet or more in length in the traveling mode, is built on a permanent chassis and is designed for use as one (1) dwelling unit with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities. For purposes of this Ordinance, a Manufactured Home must meet the standards promulgated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), published at 24 CFR Part 3280, including the ANSI standards incorporated therein by reference. For purposes of this chapter, a Manufactured Home must bear a data plate declaring that it meets HUD standards.
Dwelling, Multi-Unit
As defined in Article 10 – Definitions
A building arranged or designed to be occupied by three (3) or more dwelling units for permanent occupancy, regardless of the method of ownership. Included in the use type, but not limited to, would be garden apartments, low-and high-rise apartments, apartments for elderly housing, and condominiums.
Dwelling, Single-Unit
As defined in Article 10 – Definitions
A site built or modular building designed for and used exclusively as one (1) dwelling unit for permanent occupancy, which is surrounded by open space or yards on all sides, is located on its own individual lot, and which is not attached to any other dwelling by any means.
Dwelling Townhouse
As defined in Article 10 – Definitions
A row of three (3) or more dwelling units, each separated from one another by a continuous vertical wall without opening from basement floor to roof between units, which is commonly known as a firewall, and each on a separate parcel.
Family Day Home (1-4 Children)
As defined in Article 10 – Definitions
A child day program for children offered in the residence of the provider for up to four children at any one time, exclusive of the provider’s own children and any children who reside in the home, when at least one child receives care for compensation.
Family Day Home (5-12 Children)
As defined in Article 10 – Definitions
A child day program for children offered in the residence of the provider for between five and twelve children at any one time, exclusive of the provider’s own children and any children who reside in the home, when at least one child receives care for compensation.
Family Health Care Structure, Temporary
As defined in Article 10 – Definitions
As required by and pursuant to all conditions set forth in the Code of Virginia §15.2-2292.1, a transportable residential structure, providing an environment facilitating a caregiver’s provision of care for a mentally or physically impaired person, or, in the case of a couple, two occupants, one of whom is a mentally or physically impaired person, and the other requires assistance with one or more activities of daily living as defined in §63.2-2200, as amended.
Group Home
As defined in Article 10 – Definitions
As provided by Code of Virginia § 15.2-2291, as amended, a licensed residential facility in which no more than eight mentally ill, intellectually disabled, or developmentally disabled persons or no more than eight aged, infirmed, or disabled persons reside, with one or more resident counselors or other resident or nonresident staff persons, shall be considered a residential occupancy by a single family. Mental illness and developmental disability shall not include current illegal use of or addiction to a controlled substance as defined in the Code of Virginia §54.1-3401. Such facility shall be licensed by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (Code of Virginia §15.2-2291).
Home Occupation, Class A
As defined in Article 10 – Definitions
An accessory use of a dwelling unit for gainful employment involving the provision of goods and/or services in which no person other than persons residing on the premises is engaged in such occupation.
Home Occupation, Class B
As defined in Article 10 – Definitions
An accessory use of a dwelling unit for gainful employment involving the provision of goods and/or services in which not more than three (3) employees other than persons residing on the premises are engaged in the occupation.
Home Occupation, Class C
As defined in Article 10 – Definitions
An accessory use of a dwelling unit for gainful employment involving the provision of goods and/or services. This use is intended for home businesses that do not meet the criteria of Home Occupation Class A or B, and may need to store large scale equipment, supplies or heavy machinery.
Life Care Facility
As defined in Article 10 – Definitions
A residential facility primarily for the continuing care of the elderly, providing for transitional housing progressing from independent living in various dwelling units, with or without kitchen facilities, and culminating in nursing home type care where all related uses are located on the same lot. Such facility may include other services integral to the personal and therapeutic care of the residents.
Manufactured Home Park
As defined in Article 10 – Definitions
An area designed, constructed, equipped, operated, and maintained for the purpose of providing spaces for two (2) or more manufactured homes intended for use as occupied dwelling units and meeting or exceeding all applicable requirements for manufactured home parks as stipulated by this Ordinance and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Shelter, Residential
As defined in Article 10 – Definitions
A facility providing temporary housing and feeding for one or more individuals who are otherwise temporarily or permanently homeless; and victims of abuse, those experiencing teenage pregnancy, orphaned, and/or similar situations. Ancillary community support services may be provided including, but not limited to, child care, counseling, food distribution, or vocational training.
Short-Term Rental
As defined in Article 10 – Definitions
The provision of a room or space that is suitable or intended for occupancy for dwelling, sleeping, or lodging purposes, for a period of fewer than 30 consecutive days, in exchange for a charge for the occupancy.