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Newport News City Zoning Code

ARTICLE VII

R2 SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT REGULATIONS

Sec. 45-701.- General.

The intent of this article is to establish district regulations for those areas in which low density residential development may take place under the protection of low density residential zoning regulations.

(Ord. No. 5028-97, § 1)

Sec. 45-702. - Permitted uses.

(a)

Principal uses. 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: Three and six tenths (3.6) dwelling units per acre.

(Ord. No. 5028-97, § 1)

Sec. 45-703. - Lot area and dimensional regulations.

The following requirements are established in the R2 Single-Family Dwelling Zoning District:

(a)

Minimum lot requirements:

(1)

Minimum lot area:

a.

For dwellings: Twelve thousand (12,000) 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. 5358-99; Ord. No. 6741-10)

Sec. 45-704. - Off-street parking requirements.

See Article XXX, section 45-3004.

(Ord. No. 5028-97, § 1)

Sec. 45-705. - Sign regulations.

See City Code Chapter 33.01.

(Ord. No. 5028-97, § 1)