It is planned that this district is to be composed of medium to high-density residential areas and open areas. The regulations for this district are designed to provide an area in which a wide variety of housing alternatives would be available to promote and encourage a suitable environment for family life composed mainly of an adult population with children. Also permitted are limited, low intensity commercial uses of a compatible character. To these ends, retail activity is sharply limited and this district is protected against encroachment of general commercial or industrial uses. All residential types of structures are permitted. To these ends, development is limited to medium to high concentrations of dwellings and permitted uses are basically dwellings and certain additional uses such as schools, parks, clubs, churches and certain public facilities that serve the district.

(Code 1967, § 4-61)

Unless in a multiple-family complex, only one building and its accessory buildings may be erected on any lot or parcel of land in Residential District R-3. Structures to be erected or land to be used shall be used as follows:

(1)

Authorized uses, no special use permit required.

a.

Single-family dwellings, including modular homes and Class A, B and C manufactured home dwellings.

b.

Roominghouses.

c.

Tourist homes.

d.

Boardinghouses.

e.

Schools.

f.

Churches.

g.

Playgrounds.

h.

Professional offices.

i.

Home occupations, as provided in article IX, division 7 of this chapter, conducted by the occupant.

j.

Accessory buildings permitted as defined; however, garages, or other accessory structures, such as carports, porches, and stoops attached to the main building, shall be considered part of the main building.

k.

Public utilities: Poles, lines, distribution transformers, pipes, meters and other facilities necessary for the provision and maintenance of public utilities, including water and sewerage systems.

l.

Signs as follows:

1.

Real estate signs set forth in section 28-504(5).

2.

Church bulletin boards and church identification signs as set forth in section 28-504(2).

3.

Temporary signs as set forth in section 28-504(5).

4.

Home occupation signs as set forth in section 28-504(1).

5.

Identification signs as set forth in section 28-504(3).

m.

Fences as set forth in sections 28-540 and 28-541.

n.

Small solar energy facilities as provided in article IX, division 9 of this chapter.

o.

All authorized uses in Districts R-1 and R-2.

(2)

Permitted uses with special use permit. The following uses may be permitted only upon the issuance of a special use permit by the town council with such conditions as may be imposed by the council. The council shall have the right to reject such permit application.

a.

Mobile home parks meeting the requirements of division 3 of this article.

b.

Multiple-family dwellings, including apartments, condominiums, cooperatives and townhouses. All such multiple-unit developments shall meet the requirements of divisions 2 and 3 of article IV of this chapter.

c.

Office buildings.

d.

Hospitals, nursing homes and adult care homes.

(3)

Off-street parking. Off-street parking shall be provided as required in section 28-475.

(4)

All uses in this district are subject to the provisions of article XIV of this chapter.

(Code 1967, § 4-62; Amd. of 5-6-1997; Amd. of 3-24-2021)

(a)

For residential lots served by public water and sewage disposal, the minimum lot area shall be not less than:

(1)

One unit: 10,000 square feet.

(2)

Two units: 12,000 square feet.

(3)

Three units: 14,000 square feet.

(b)

Multiple-family dwellings with four or more units are subject to divisions 2 and 3 of article IV of this chapter.

(Code 1967, § 4-63)

(a)

For residential lots served by public water systems but having individual sewage disposal systems, the minimum lot area shall be not less than:

(1)

One unit: 15,000 square feet.

(2)

Two units: 18,000 square feet.

(3)

Three units: 20,000 square feet.

(b)

Multiple-family dwellings with four or more units are subject to divisions 2 and 3 of article IV of this chapter.

(Code 1967, § 4-64)

(a)

For residential lots served by individual water and sewage disposal systems, the minimum lot area shall be not less than:

(1)

One unit: 20,000 square feet.

(2)

Two units: 22,000 square feet.

(3)

Three units: 24,000 square feet.

(b)

Multiple-family dwellings with four or more units are subject to divisions 2 and 3 of article IV of this chapter.

(Code 1967, § 4-65)

For permitted uses utilizing individual sewage disposal systems, the required area for any such use shall be approved by the health official. The administrator may require a greater area if considered necessary by the health official.

(Code 1967, § 4-66)

For permitted uses other than residential utilizing individual sewage disposal systems, the required area for any such use shall be determined by the county health official and schools shall also conform to the requirements of the state board of education.

(Code 1967, § 4-67)

No building shall be located closer than 30 feet to any street right-of-way which is 50 feet or greater in width, or closer than 55 feet to the centerline of any highway right-of-way less than 50 feet in width. This shall be known as the setback line.

(Code 1967, § 4-68)

The minimum width of any lot at the setback line shall be not less than 100 feet.

(Code 1967, § 4-69)

(a)

Side. The minimum side yard for structures less than three stories shall be 15 feet. The minimum side yard for three-story structures shall be 35 feet.

(b)

Rear. Each main building shall have a rear yard of not less than 30 feet.

(c)

Accessory buildings. No accessory building may be closer than five feet to any property line.

(Code 1967, § 4-70)

Any structure shall not occupy more than 30 percent of the area of the lot.

(Code 1967, § 4-71)

Each multiple-family dwelling shall provide 600 square feet of usable open space per dwelling unit. Such space shall be exclusive of areas devoted to streets, alleys and parking.

(Code 1967, § 4-72)

(a)

A public or semipublic building such as a school, church, or library may be erected to a height of 60 feet from grade, provided that required front, side, and rear yards shall be increased one foot for each foot in height over 35 feet.

(b)

All other buildings shall be erected to contain no more than three stories and not to exceed 35 feet in height from grade.

(c)

Church spires, belfries, cupolas, municipal water towers, chimneys, flues, utility poles, transmission structures, flagpoles, television antennae and radio aerials are exempt. Parapet walls may be up to four feet above the height of the building on which the walls rest.

(d)

No accessory building which is within ten feet of any party lot line shall be more than one story high. All accessory buildings shall be less than the main building in height.

(Code 1967, § 4-73)

(a)

Of the two sides of a corner lot, the front shall be deemed to be the shortest of the two sides fronting on streets, unless otherwise specified by the planning commission.

(b)

The side yard on the side facing the side street shall be 25 feet or more for both main and accessory buildings.

(c)

For subdivisions platted after the enactment of the ordinance from which this section is derived, each corner lot shall have a minimum width at the setback line of 90 feet.

(Code 1967, § 4-74)

Density of development shall not exceed 12 dwelling units per gross acre, with the term "gross acreage" defined as all land within the exterior boundaries of the tract on which the development is located, including private lots, private drives, parking area, and recreational areas, public streets, and other public or semi-public uses established as part of the development plan.

(Code 1967, § 4-75)

Each such development shall have a minimum gross acreage of not less than one contiguous acre.

(Code 1967, § 4-76)

Off-street parking shall be provided as required by section 28-475.

(Code 1967, § 4-77)

When the main utility lines servicing the buildings are run across common property or any other property now owned by the town, the developer shall give the town a 15-foot easement for these lines.

(Code 1967, § 4-78)

(a)

General requirements.

(1)

Every mobile home lot in a mobile home park will front on either a public or private street.

(2)

The overall plan for each mobile home park shall be approved by the planning commission. This plan shall include drainage, street lighting and water and sewer distribution systems. Utilities shall be underground.

(3)

Mobile home parks shall be enclosed with an approved fence or planted hedge, not less than seven feet in height and without openings to adjoining property other than the required entrances and exits to streets or public spaces.

(b)

Area regulations.

(1)

Minimum size, number of lots. The minimum area for each mobile home park shall be five acres. The minimum number of lots completed and ready for occupancy before first occupancy is permitted shall be eight.

(2)

Area. The minimum area for an individual mobile home lot shall be a minimum area of 6,000 square feet.

(3)

Width. The minimum average width for each mobile home lot shall be 60 feet.

(4)

The maximum area that shall be covered, including patios and accessory buildings, is 25 percent of the space area.

(c)

Yard and setback regulations.

(1)

Minimum distance between mobile homes. No mobile home shall be placed within 30 feet of another.

(2)

Yards abutting common areas. The distance from the line or corner of the mobile home stand to a private access drive, a common parking area, a common walk or other common area shall be 20 feet minimum including patios, carports and individual storage facilities.

(3)

Distance mobile homes to be located from mobile home park boundary and public streets. All mobile homes shall be set back a minimum distance of 25 feet from any boundary line or street right-of-way.

(d)

Improvements within lots.

(1)

Mobile home stand. A mobile home stand is part of an individual lot which has been reserved for the placement of the mobile home.

(2)

Placement. The mobile home stand placement shall provide for the practical placement on and removal from the lot of both the mobile home and its appurtenant structures, and the retention of the home on the lot in a stable condition and in satisfactory relationship to its surroundings.

(3)

Size. The size of a mobile home stand shall be suitable for the general market to be served by the individual proposal and suitable to fit dimensions of mobile homes anticipated, including mobile home appurtenant structures or appendages.

(4)

Location. The location of each mobile home stand shall be at such elevation, distance and angle in relation to the access street and the mobile home accessway that placement and removal of the mobile home is practicable.

(5)

Construction. Supports shall be in accord with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and the Industrialized Building Code.

(6)

Gradient. The gradient shall be adequate for surface drainage.

(7)

Markers for mobile home lots. Every mobile home lot shall be clearly defined on the ground by permanent markers on all corners. There shall also be posted and maintained in a conspicuous place on each lot a number corresponding to the number of each lot as shown on the site plan submitted so that each lot may be easily identified.

(8)

Patios: not required but when provided shall be located convenient to the entrance of the mobile home, appropriately related to open areas of the lot and other facilities, fitted to terrain and natural features and related to anticipated mobile home models.

(9)

Tenant storage: not required but when provided shall be located on the lot, or within a reasonable distance, from each stand, located at least three feet from the side or rear lot line and not closer to private streets and public streets than the mobile home unit itself. Storage facilities shall be designed in a manner that will enhance the appearance of the park and shall be constructed of suitable weather-resistant materials appropriate under the use and maintenance contemplated.

(e)

Streets.

(1)

General requirements. All streets, both public and private, serving mobile home lots, shall conform to the construction and right-of-way standards of the state department of highways so as to qualify them for acceptance into the state secondary highway system.

(2)

Alignment and gradient. Streets shall be adapted to the topography and shall have suitable alignment and gradient for safety of traffic, satisfactory surface water and groundwater drainage, and proper functioning of sanitary and storm sewer systems.

(3)

Intersections. Street intersections shall generally be at right angles. Offsets at intersections and intersections of more than two streets at one point shall be avoided.

(4)

Extent of improvements. The street improvements shall extend continuously from the existing improved streets system to provide suitable access to the mobile home stands and other important facilities on the property, to provide connections to existing or future streets at the boundaries of the property and to provide convenient circulation of vehicles with origins or destinations on the property.

(5)

Grading. Grading shall be for the full width of the street to provide suitable finish grades for pavement and any sidewalks with adequate surface drainage and convenient access to the mobile home stands and other important facilities on the property.

(f)

Utilities.

(1)

Water supply. An approved water supply system shall be installed with an individual water tap and connection for each mobile home lot to supply running water for all sanitary and washing fixtures, drinking and domestic purposes as required by the plumbing code. Connections to individual units shall be arranged to prevent back syphoning into the main system. Lines shall be of sufficient depth to prevent freezing and shall be insulated above ground.

(2)

Sewerage facilities. In each mobile home park, all waste or wastewater from a faucet, toilet, tub, shower, sink, slop-sink, drain, washing machine, garbage disposal unit or laundry shall empty into a public system or a health department approved sewage disposal system. Each space shall have an individual connection which shall be a minimum of four inches in diameter. Lines shall be completely underground except where under the structure.

(g)

Additions to mobile homes. No permanent or semi-permanent structure shall be affixed to any mobile home (Class A, B or C manufactured home dwelling) as an addition to such mobile home, nor shall any accessory structure be permitted on any mobile home lot or in any mobile home park except those accessory structures allowed by this article and a structure to house an office. If an office structure is provided, its construction shall comply with all applicable laws and ordinances. The prohibition herein against any addition or accessory to a mobile home shall not apply to a canopy or awning designed for use with a mobile home, nor to any expansion unit of accessory structures specifically manufactured for mobile homes.

(h)

Skirting and underpinning. Within a period of 90 days after placement of a mobile home on a stand, skirting shall be placed between the base of the body of the mobile home and the stand or ground, completely enclosing the entire circumference of the mobile home, the skirting to be a material to enhance the appearance of the individual mobile home unit.

(Code 1967, § 4-79)

Zoning permits for temporary trailer parks may be issued by the zoning administrator, subject to the following conditions:

(1)

That the location of a temporary trailer park is necessary for the housing of construction workers employed on an industrial or highway construction project.

(2)

That the request is filed by or certified to by the industry or state highway department as being essential to the construction.

(3)

That the minimum area of 2,000 square feet be provided for each space.

(4)

That sanitary facilities conform to the state health department's trailer camp sanitation requirements.

(5)

That the period for operating such temporary park shall concur with the anticipated period of the construction. Applications for renewal may be submitted if more time is required to complete the project. However, such renewal applications must be filed at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the original temporary use permit.

(6)

Bond. The zoning administrator, in granting such a zoning permit, may require the posting of a bond to ensure that the temporary trailer court will be removed and the site left in good order at the expiration of the permit.

(7)

The zoning administrator shall establish such additional reasonable requirements as are in the best interest of the public.

(Code 1967, § 4-80)