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Newport News City Zoning Code

ARTICLE VIII

R3 SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT REGULATIONS

Sec. 45-801.- General.

The intent of this article is to establish district regulations for those areas in which single-family detached homes have been erected in conformity with previously applicable minimum lot requirements and to provide for additional areas in which such developments may be continued.

(Ord. No. 5028-97, § 1)

Sec. 45-802. - 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: Four and eight tenths (4.8) dwelling units per acre.

(Ord. No. 5028-97, § 1)

Sec. 45-803. - Lot area and dimensional regulations.

The following requirements are established in the R3 Single-Family Dwelling Zoning District:

(a)

Minimum lot requirements:

(1)

Minimum lot area: Nine thousand (9,000) square feet.

(2)

Minimum lot width:

a.

Interior lot: Seventy-five (75) feet.

b.

Corner lot: Ninety (90) feet.

(3)

Minimum lot frontage:

a.

On straight or curvilinear street: Seventy-five (75) feet.

b.

On a cul-de-sac: Thirty-seven and one-half (37½) feet.

(b)

Requirements for main building:

(1)

Minimum setback requirements:

a.

Front yard: Thirty (30) feet.

b.

Rear yard: Twenty (20) feet.

c.

Side yard:

1.

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

2.

Corner lot: Thirty (30) 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 (30) 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. 5359-99; Ord. No. 6741-10)

Sec. 45-804. - Off-street parking requirements.

See Article XXX, section 45-3004.

(Ord. No. 5028-97, § 1)

Sec. 45-805. - Sign regulations.

See City Code Chapter 33.01.

(Ord. No. 5028-97, § 1)