The R-2M district is created to provide multiple-family housing for the residents of the County.

(Ord. of 1-26-1994, § 8)

(a)

A maximum of four (4) family dwelling units constructed on a minimum of three (3) acres and served with private water and sewer shall be allowed in the R-2M zone.

(b)

For lots containing or intended to contain a single dwelling unit served by central water and sewer systems, the minimum lot area shall be twenty thousand (20,000) square feet.

(c)

For lots containing or intended to contain a single dwelling unit served by either public or central water or sewer systems, but not both, the minimum lot area shall be one (1) acre.

(d)

For lots containing or intended to contain more than one (1) single dwelling unit served by public or central water and sewer systems, the minimum lot area shall be:

(1)

No more than two (2) dwelling units per twenty-five thousand (25,000) square feet;

(2)

No more than three (3) dwelling units per thirty-five thousand (35,000) square feet;

(3)

For each additional dwelling unit, at least five thousand (5,000) square feet shall be required;

(4)

For permitted uses utilizing individual sewer systems, the required area for any such use shall be at least forty thousand (40,000) square feet per dwelling unit and shall require approval by the Virginia Department of Health. The Zoning Administrator may require additional area based on a report from the Virginia Department of Health addressing sewer disposal and public health considerations.

(Ord. of 1-26-1994, § 8; Ord. No. 18-04, 5-14-2019)

(a)

Frontage. The minimum lot frontage for permitted uses in an R-2M district must be at least eighty percent (80%) of the minimum lot frontage; for permitted uses on a cul-de-sac, the minimum lot frontage must be at least fifty (50) feet.

(b)

Width.

(1)

The minimum lot width required shall be exclusive of all road rights-of-way, ponds, lakes and rivers.

(2)

For a single permitted use served by both public water or central water and sewer systems, the minimum lot width shall be seventy-five (75) feet; and for each additional permitted use, there shall be an additional ten (10) feet of lot width.

(Ord. of 1-26-1994, § 8; Ord. No. 18-04, 5-14-2019)

(a)

Side. The minimum side yard for each main structure in an R-2M district shall be ten (10) feet, and the total width of the two (2) required side yards shall be at least twenty-five (25) feet.

(b)

Rear. Each main structure shall have a rear yard of at least twenty-five (25) feet.

(Ord. of 1-26-1994, § 8; Ord. No. 18-04, 5-14-2019)

Buildings in an R-2M district may be erected up to thirty-five (35) feet in height from grade; except that:

(1)

Any building may be erected to a height of sixty (60) feet from grade, provided that the required front, side and rear yards shall be increased by one (1) foot for each foot in height over thirty-five (35) feet. The height limit for dwellings may be increased up to forty-five (45) feet provided at least one (1) foot per side yard setback is added for each additional one (1) foot of building height over thirty-five (35) feet.

(2)

Church spires, belfries, cupolas, chimneys, flues, flagpoles, television antennas, radio aerials, and bona fide farm buildings or structures as defined by Code of Virginia, § 36-97, as that section may from time to time be amended and/or recodified are exempt from height requirements.

(3)

No accessory building which is within ten (10) feet of any part of a lot line shall be more than one (1) story high. All accessory buildings shall be less than the main building in height.

(Ord. of 1-26-1994, § 8; Ord. No. 18-04, 5-14-2019)

A minimum of two (2) parking spaces, each being a minimum of ten (10) feet in width are required per dwelling unit in an R-2M district.

(Ord. of 1-26-1994, § 8; Ord. No. 18-04, 5-14-2019)

(a)

The side yard from the side facing the side street in an R-2M district must be at least twenty-five (25) feet for both primary and accessory structures.

(b)

Each corner lot must have a minimum width at the setback line of one hundred (100) feet.

(Ord. of 1-26-1994, § 8; Ord. No. 18-04, 5-14-2019)

(a)

No building permit shall be issued for any dwelling unit on R-2M zoned property until a plan of development is reviewed by the Planning Commission and approved by the Board of Supervisors following public hearings before each body conducted pursuant to the provisions of Code of Virginia, § 15.2-2204. The plan of development shall include:

(1)

The location of all boundary lines for the property as shown on a current plat of survey;

(2)

The location of all proposed dwelling units and accessory structures on the property;

(3)

The location and design of all proposed parking facilities on the property, including traffic flow, access and exit designations, and lighting considerations;

(4)

The topographical contours of the property shown on a scale of one (1) inch equals four hundred (400) feet, two (2) foot intervals, showing drainage on the property;

(5)

The location of all proposed water and sewer systems or individual septic systems serving the property;

(6)

The location of any proposed screening (including fencing, walls, shrubbery and trees) as may be appropriate considering adjoining properties; and

(7)

In cases involving questionable water supplies serving the property, a hydrogeological report verifying the availability of water resources serving the property.

(b)

No structures shall be constructed nor improvements made on the property except in compliance with an approved plan of development.

(Ord. of 1-26-1994, § 8; Ord. No. 18-04, 5-14-2019)