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Midlothian City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 5

RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS

11-5-1: RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT PURPOSE STATEMENTS:

   (A)   Purpose Of R-1 Single-Family Residential District: The purpose of the R-1 single-family residential district is to provide for, and preserve, single-family detached residential development on lots that are a minimum of twelve thousand five hundred (12,500) square feet in area within the village. The R-1 district also provides for limited public and institutional uses compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods.
   (B)   Purpose Of R-2 Single-Family Residential District: The purpose of the R-2 single-family residential district is to provide for, and preserve, single-family detached residential development on lots that are a minimum of six thousand one hundred twenty five (6,125) square feet in area within the village. The R-2 district also provides for limited public and institutional uses compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods.
   (C)   Purpose Of R-3 Single-Family Attached Residential District: The purpose of the R-3 single-family attached residential district is to provide for, and preserve, single-family detached, and compatible single-family attached, residential development consisting of either single-family, two-family or townhouse dwellings, as defined by this title. The R-3 district also provides for limited public and institutional uses compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods.
   (D)   Purpose Of R-4 General Residential District: The purpose of R-4 general residential district is to provide for, and preserve, the quality of higher density residential development that promotes efficient use of land and infrastructure, and provides for a variety of housing types and styles, where such development is compatible with adjacent uses. The R-4 district also provides for limited public and institutional uses that are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods.
   (E)   Purpose Of R-5 Village Center Multi-Family Residential District: The purpose of the R-5 village center multi-family residential district is to provide for higher density residential development within the village center that promotes efficient use of land and infrastructure. The R-5 district also provides for limited public and institutional uses that are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods. (Ord. 1650, 10-10-2007, eff. 10-15-2007)

11-5-2: PERMITTED AND SPECIAL USES; TABLE 5-1:

Table 5-1 lists permitted and special uses for the residential districts, as follows:
TABLE 5-1:   RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT PERMITTED AND SPECIAL USES
 
S = Special use
 
P = Permitted use
 
Blank space = Prohibited use
Use
Zoning District
Specific Use Standards
R-1
R-2
R-3
R-4
R-5
Use
Zoning District
Specific Use Standards
R-1
R-2
R-3
R-4
R-5
Residential uses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Community residence, large
S
S
S
S
S
See subsection 11-9-2(B) of this title
    Community residence, small
S
S
S
S
 
See subsection 11-9-2(B) of this title
    Daycare home, child
P
P
P
P
 
See subsection 11-9-2(E) of this title
    Dwelling, multi-family
 
 
 
P
P
 
    Dwelling, single-family
P
P
P
P
 
 
    Dwelling, townhouse
 
 
P
P
P
 
    Dwelling, two-family
 
 
P
P
P
 
    Home occupation
P
P
P
P
 
See subsection 11-9-2(J) of this title
    Manufactured home
 
 
 
 
 
See subsection 11-9-2(K) of this title
Cultural, religious, recreational and entertainment uses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Club or lodge
 
 
S
S
S
 
    Convent/monastery/seminary
P
P
P
P
P
 
    Cultural facility
S
S
S
S
S
See subsection 11-9-2(C) of this title
    Place of worship
S
S
S
S
S
See subsection 11-9-2(O) of this title
Governmental and educational uses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
    College/university
S
S
S
S
S
 
    Office, government
P
P
P
P
P
 
    Public service facility
P
P
P
P
P
 
    School, primary and secondary
P
P
P
P
P
 
    Utility, local
P
P
P
P
P
 
Retail, service and transportation uses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Assisted living facility
S
S
S
S
S
See subsection 11-9-2(A) of this title
    Bed and breakfast establishment
S
S
S
S
S
See subsection 11-9-2(F) of this title
    Daycare center, adult and child
S
S
S
S
S
See subsections 11-9-2(A) and (D) of this title
    Hospital
 
 
 
S
S
 
    Independent living facility
 
 
S
S
S
 
Other:
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Parking lot (customer/employees of adjacent businesses)
S
S
S
S
S
 
    Planned unit development
S
S
S
S
S
See chapter 15 of this title
    Satellite dish antenna (over 18 inches in diameter)
S
S
S
S
S
 
    Wireless communication antenna
P
P
P
P
P
See subsection 11-9-2(Q) of this title
    Wireless communications tower and/or facility
S
S
S
S
S
See subsection 11-9-2(Q) of this title
 
(Ord. 1650, 10-10-2007, eff. 10-15-2007; amd. Ord. 2137, 2-28-2024)

11-5-3: YARD AND BULK REGULATIONS; TABLE 5-2:

Table 5-2 establishes yard and bulk regulations for the residential districts, as follows:
TABLE 5-2:   RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT YARD AND BULK REGULATIONS
Yard And Bulk Regulations
Zoning District
R-1
R-2
R-3
R-4
R-5
Yard And Bulk Regulations
Zoning District
R-1
R-2
R-3
R-4
R-5
Minimum lot area
12,500 sq. ft.
6,125 sq. ft.
9,000 sq. ft. plus 4,000 sq. ft. for each dwelling unit in excess of 2 dwelling units
9,000 sq. ft. plus 4,000 sq. ft. for each dwelling unit in excess of 2 dwelling units
25,000 sq. ft.
Minimum lot width
100 ft.
49 ft.
60 ft.
80 ft.
200 ft.
Minimum front yard
30 ft.
25 ft.
25 ft.
35 ft.
25 ft.
Minimum rear yard
Depth not less than 20% of the lot depth, provided not less than 30 ft.
Depth not less than 20% of the lot depth, provided not less than 30 ft.
Depth not less than 20% of the lot depth, provided not less than 30 ft.
Depth not less than 20% of the lot depth, provided not less than 30 ft.
None1
Minimum interior side yard
Width not less than 10% of the lot width, provided not less than 10 ft.
Width not less than 10% of the lot width, provided not less than 5 ft.
10 ft.
10 ft.
10 ft.
Minimum distance between townhouse and multi-family buildings
n/a
n/a
10 ft.
10 ft.
10 ft.
Maximum corner side yard2
20 ft.
15 ft.; 20 ft. if a garage is located in the corner side yard
15 ft. for house; 20 ft. if a garage is located in the corner side yard
15 ft. for house; 20 ft. if a garage is located in the corner side yard
15 ft.
Maximum building height, principal building
32 ft. or 21/2 stories, whichever is less
32 ft. or 21/2 stories, whichever is less
36 ft. or 3 stories, whichever is less
36 ft. or 3 stories, whichever is less
82 ft. or 7 stories, whichever is less
Maximum building height, accessory building
14 ft. for detached garage
14 ft. for detached garage
14 ft. for detached garage
14 ft. for detached garage
14 ft. for detached garage
Maximum density
n/a
n/a
8 dwelling units per gross acre
14 dwelling units per gross acre
60 dwelling units per gross acre
Minimum floor area
No building shall have less than 1,600 sq. ft.
 
Split level: 1,800 sq. ft.
 
2 story or mid-level: 2,000 sq. ft.
1 story above grade: 1,400 sq. ft.
 
1 story raised ranch, main floor: 1,400 sq. ft. above grade
 
Split level: 1,400 sq. ft. above grade
 
2 story: 1,800 sq. ft. above grade with 1,000 sq. ft. on first floor
2 story: 1,800 sq. ft. above grade with 1,000 sq. ft. on first floor
 
Two-family: 1,250 sq. ft. per dwelling unit
 
Townhouses: 1,250 sq. ft. per dwelling unit
Two-family: 1,200 sq. ft. per dwelling unit
 
Townhouses: 1,250 sq. ft. per dwelling unit
 
Multi-family 1 bedroom: 900 sq. ft.
 
Multi-family 2 bedroom: 1,250 sq. ft.
 
Multi-family 3 bedroom: 1,750 sq. ft.
Two-family: 1,250 sq. ft. per dwelling unit
 
Townhouses: 1,250 sq. ft. per dwelling unit
 
Multi-family 1 bedroom: 900 sq. ft.
 
Multi-family 2 bedroom: 1,250 sq. ft.
 
Multi-family 3 bedroom: 1,750 sq. ft.
Maximum building coverage (total of building and garage, attached or detached
35%
37%
50%
50%
80%
Maximum driveway width
40% of lot width
40% of lot width or 20 ft., whichever is less
No wider than the width of garage opening; green space provided between units
Determined by superintendent of buildings; approved by site plan review committee
Determined by superintendent of buildings; approved by site plan review committee
Masonry construction requirement
50% or 100% of first floor or ground level
50% or 100% of first floor or ground level
50% or 100% of first floor or ground level
100%
100%
 
Notes:
   1.    Where a rear lot line abuts a residential district, a minimum rear setback of 20 feet shall be provided, unless an alley separates the districts.
   2.    For corner lots, the front yard shall be defined as the yard with the narrower width.
(Ord. 1650, 10-10-2007, eff. 10-15-2007)

11-5-4: GENERAL STANDARDS OF APPLICABILITY:

   (A)   Accessory Buildings, Structures And Uses: See section 11-11-2, "Accessory Buildings, Structures And Uses", of this title, for standards covering accessory buildings, structures and uses.
   (B)   Permitted Encroachments: See section 11-11-3, "Permitted Encroachments; Table 11-1", of this title, for standards governing encroachments.
   (C)   Off Street Parking And Loading: See chapter 12, "Off Street Parking And Loading", of this title, for standards governing off street parking and loading. Any and all open parking areas and driveways shall be surfaced with bituminous, concrete, or a like material, with adequate drainage provided.
   (D)   Landscaping And Screening: See chapter 13, "Landscaping And Screening", of this title, for standards governing landscaping and screening.
   (E)   Environmental Performance Standards: See section 11-11-4, "Environmental Performance Standards", of this title, for standards governing environmental performance standards.
   (F)   Temporary Uses: See section 11-9-3, "Temporary Uses", of this title, for standards governing temporary uses.
   (G)   Signs: See chapter 14, "Signs", of this title, for standards governing signs.
   (H)   Driveways: See subsection 11-11-2(I), "Driveways", of this title, for standards governing driveways. (Ord. 1650, 10-10-2007, eff. 10-15-2007)