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Newport News City Zoning Code

ARTICLE VI

R1 SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT REGULATIONS

Sec. 45-601.- General.

The intent of this article is to establish district regulations for those areas in which single-family detached homes have been erected on lots in excess of previously applicable minimum lot requirements.

(Ord. No. 5028-97, § 1)

Sec. 45-602. - Permitted uses.

(a)

Principal use. Principal uses permitted in this district are set forth in Article IV, section 45-402.

(b)

Accessory uses. Generally, uses accessory to principal uses allowed in this district are permitted. However, certain accessory uses may have special requirements or require a special exception. Refer to Article V and Article XXXII to determine what special requirements may apply.

(c)

Maximum density. Two and two tenths (2.2) dwelling units per acre.

(Ord. No. 5028-97, § 1)

Sec. 45-603. - Lot area and dimensional regulations.

The following requirements are established in the R1 Single-Family Dwelling Zoning District:

(a)

Minimum lot requirements:

(1)

Minimum lot area: Twenty thousand (20,000) square feet.

(2)

Minimum lot width:

a.

Interior lot: Ninety (90) feet.

b.

Corner lot: One hundred (100) feet.

(3)

Minimum lot frontage:

a.

On straight or curvilinear street: Ninety (90) feet.

b.

On a cul-de-sac: Forty-five (45) feet.

(b)

Requirements for main building:

(1)

Minimum setback requirements:

a.

Front yard: Thirty-five (35) feet.

b.

Rear yard: Twenty (20) feet.

c.

Side yard:

1.

Interior lot: Ten (10) percent of lot width; but no more than twelve (12) feet shall be required.

2.

Corner lot: Thirty-five (35) feet for the side yard along the street.

(2)

Maximum height: Thirty-five (35) feet.

(c)

Requirements for accessory buildings and structures.

(1)

Minimum setback requirements:

a.

Front yard: Prohibited in front yard (See Article XXVIII).

b.

Rear yard: Five (5) feet.

c.

Side yard:

1.

Interior lot: Three (3) feet.

2.

Corner lot: Thirty-five (35) feet for the side yard along the street.

(2)

Maximum height: Height of main building, not to exceed one and one-half (1½) stories.

(3)

Maximum floor area: Ground floor area of main building.

(4)

For special exception to height and floor area requirements, see Article XXXII, section 45-3204.E.1.

(5)

For modifications and adjustments to regulations, see Article XXVIII.

(Ord. No. 5028-97, § 1; Ord. No. 5095-98; Ord. No. 5357-99; Ord. No. 6741-10)

Sec. 45-604. - Off-street parking requirements.

See Article XXX, section 45-3004.

(Ord. No. 5028-97, § 1)

Sec. 45-605. - Sign regulations.

See City Code Chapter 33.01.

(Ord. No. 5028-97, § 1)