Vienna City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
ARTICLE 2
- ZONES, DISTRICTS, AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- DIVISION 2. - EXPLANATION OF DIMENSIONAL TERMS
- Sec. 18-206. - Illustrative examples of lot dimensions and standards.
- Sec. 18-207. - Lot lines.
- Sec. 18-208. - Corner, interior, and through lots.
- Sec. 18-209. - Yards.
- Sec. 18-210 - Lot dimensions.
- Sec. 18-211. - Lot deviation.
- Sec. 18-212. - Structure dimensions.
- Sec. 18-213. - Lot coverage.
- Sec. 18-214. - Open space.
- Sec. 18-215. - Allowable encroachments into required yard setbacks.
- DIVISION 3. - RESIDENTIAL ZONES AND REGULATIONS
- Sec. 18-216. - Established residential zones.
- Sec. 18-217. - Residential - Single-Unit, 16,000 sq. ft. Zone (RS-16).
- Sec. 18-218. - Residential - Single-Unit, 12,500 sq. ft. Zone (RS-12.5).
- Sec. 18-219. - Residential - Single-Unit, 10,000 sq. ft. Zone (RS-10).
- Sec. 18-220. - Residential - Multi-Unit Zone (RMU).
- DIVISION 4. - COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND MIXED-USE DISTRICTS, ZONES AND REGULATIONS
- Sec. 18-221. - Established commercial, industrial, and mixed-use districts and zones.
- Sec. 18-222. - Avenue Center District (AC).
- Sec. 18-223. - Avenue East Gateway District (AE).
- Sec. 18-224. - Avenue West Gateway District (AW).
- Sec. 18-225. - Church Street District (CS).
- Sec. 18-226. - Gateway South District (GS).
- Sec. 18-227. - Corporate Park District (CP).
- Sec. 18-228. - Mill District (M).
- Sec. 18-229. - Neighborhood Mixed-Use Zone (NM).
- Sec. 18-230. - Transitional Zone (T).
- DIVISION 5. - PARKS ZONES
- DIVISION 6. - OVERLAY DISTRICTS
ARTICLE 3
- USES AND USE STANDARDS
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - ORGANIZATION OF THIS ARTICLE
- DIVISION 2. - USE TABLES
- DIVISION 3. - USE STANDARDS
- Sec. 18-307. - Adult Business.
- Sec. 18-308. - Adult Day Support Center.
- Sec. 18-309. - Agriculture, Enclosed.
- Sec. 18-310. - Animal Care Facility.
- Sec. 18-311. - Bed & Breakfast.
- Sec. 18-312. - Carwash.
- Sec. 18-313. - Catering.
- Sec. 18-314. - Child Care Center.
- Sec. 18-315. - Club or Service Organization.
- Sec. 18-316. - College or Technical School.
- Sec. 18-317. - Commercial Off-Street Parking.
- Sec. 18-318. - Community Garden.
- Sec. 18-319. - Construction Site Office or Storage.
- Sec. 18-321. - Curbside Pick-Up.
- Sec. 18-322. - Dancing and Live Entertainment.
- Sec. 18-323. - Drive-Through Facilities.
- Sec. 18-324. - Family Day Home.
- Sec. 18-325. - Farmers' Market.
- Sec. 18-326. - Garage or Yard Sale.
- Sec. 18-327. - Home-Based Business.
- Sec. 18-328. - Keeping of Companion Animals.
- Sec. 18-329. - Keeping of Fowl or Poultry.
- Sec. 18-330. - Keeping of Honeybees.
- Sec. 18-331. - Massage Therapy.
- Sec. 18-332. - Medical Care Facility.
- Sec. 18-333. - Medical Testing Facility.
- Sec. 18-334. - Model Home Sales or Leasing Office/Trailer.
- Sec. 18-335. - Outdoor Dining.
- Sec. 18-336. - Outdoor Display and Sales.
- Sec. 18-337. - Outdoor Storage.
- Sec. 18-338. - Portable Storage Containers.
- Sec. 18-339. - Recycling Drop-Off.
- Sec. 18-340. - Religious Assembly.
- Sec. 18-341. - Residence for Manager or Employee.
- Sec. 18-342. - Ride Share and Taxi Standing Area.
- Sec. 18-343. - Shared Kitchen.
- Sec. 18-344. - Shelter, Hypothermia Prevention.
- Sec. 18-345. - Specialized Instruction.
- Sec. 18-346. - Stable and Riding (Personal Use).
- Sec. 18-347. - Storage Yard.
- Sec. 18-348. - Trailer, Public Use.
- Sec. 18-349. - Trailer, Residential Use.
- Sec. 18-350. - Upper-Story Residential.
- Sec. 18-351. - Vehicle Charging Station.
- Sec. 18-352. - Vehicle Fueling Station.
ARTICLE 4A
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS - SINGLE-UNIT DETACHED RESIDENTIAL USES
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- DIVISION 2. - ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND AMENITIES
- DIVISION 3. - LANDSCAPE, SCREENING, FENCES, AND WALLS
- DIVISION 4. - LIGHTING
- DIVISION 5. - PARKING
- DIVISION 6. - SIGNS
ARTICLE 4B
DEVELOPMENT 4B STANDARDS - MULTI-UNIT ATTACHED RESIDENTIAL USES
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- DIVISION 2. - ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND AMENITIES
- Sec. 18-454. - Accessory Structures - Generally.
- Sec. 18-455. - Accessory Structures - Private Yards.
- Sec. 18-456. - Accessory Structures - Common Areas.
- Sec. 18-457. - Decks and Patios - Private Yards.
- Sec. 18-458. - Decks and Patios - Common Areas.
- Sec. 18-459. - Open Space and Amenities.
- Sec. 18-460. - Swimming Pools and Outdoor Hot Tubs.
- Sec. 18-461. - Satellite Antennae.
- DIVISION 3. - LANDSCAPE, SCREENING, FENCES, AND WALLS
- DIVISION 4. - LIGHTING
- DIVISION 5. - PARKING AND LOADING
- Sec. 18-475. - Off-Street Parking Generally.
- Sec. 18-476. - Non-availability of Parking Area.
- Sec. 18-477. - Parking Setbacks.
- Sec. 18-478. - Parking Standards - Private Driveways.
- Sec. 18-479. - Parking Standards - Shared Parking Lots.
- Sec. 18-480. - Required Surface Treatment/Paving.
- Sec. 18-481. - Space Allocation for Parking and Measurement.
- Sec. 18-482. - Minimum Required Off-Street Parking.
- Sec. 18-483. - Loading Area Requirements.
- Sec. 18-484. - Bicycle Parking Requirements.
- Sec. 18-485. - Overnight Parking of Commercial Vehicles.
- DIVISION 6. - REFUSE AREAS, MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT, AND UTILITIES
- DIVISION 7. - SIGNS
- Sec. 18-489. - Purpose and Intent.
- Sec. 18-490. - Applicability.
- Sec. 18-491. - Sign Area.
- Sec. 18-492. - Sign Illumination.
- Sec. 18-493. - Sign Setbacks.
- Sec. 18-494. - Certificate of Approval Required.
- Sec. 18-495. - Prohibited Signs.
- Sec. 18-496. - Removal of Unsafe, Unlawful, or Abandoned Signs.
- Sec. 18-497. - Sign Standards - Permanent Signs.
- Sec. 18-498. - Sign Standards - Temporary Signs.
ARTICLE 5A
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS - COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND MIXED USES
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- DIVISION 2. - ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND AMENITIES
- DIVISION 3. - LANDSCAPE, SCREENING, FENCES, AND WALLS
- DIVISION 4. - LIGHTING
- Sec. 18-515. - Purpose and Intent.
- Sec. 18-516. - Applicability.
- Sec. 18-517. - Exemptions.
- Sec. 18-518. - Prohibited Outdoor Lighting
- Sec. 18-519. - General Outdoor Lighting Standards.
- Sec. 18-520. - Maximum Illumination Levels.
- Sec. 18-521. - Lighting Plan Required.
- Sec. 18-522. - Parking Lot Lighting.
- Sec. 18-523. - Pedestrian Level Lighting.
- DIVISION 5. - PARKING AND LOADING
- Sec. 18-524. - Off-Street Parking Generally.
- Sec. 18-525. - Non-availability of Parking Area.
- Sec. 18-526. - Parking Setbacks.
- Sec. 18-527. - Parking Standards.
- Sec. 18-528. - Required Surface Treatment/Paving.
- Sec. 18-529. - Space Allocation for Parking and Measurement.
- Sec. 18-530. - Off-Site Parking.
- Sec. 18-531. - Minimum Required Off-Street Parking for Vehicles.
- Sec. 18-532. - Stacking Requirements.
- Sec. 18-533. - Loading Area Requirements.
- Sec. 18-534. - Bicycle Parking Requirements.
- DIVISION 6. - REFUSE AREAS, MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT, AND UTILITIES
- DIVISION 7. - SIGNS
- Sec. 18-538. - Purpose and Intent.
- Sec. 18-539. - Applicability.
- Sec. 18-540. - Sign Area.
- Sec. 18-541. - Sign Illumination.
- Sec. 18-542. - Sign Setbacks.
- Sec. 18-543. - Certificate of Approval Required.
- Sec. 18-544. - Prohibited Signs.
- Sec. 18-545. - Removal of Unsafe, Unlawful, or Abandoned Signs.
- Sec. 18-546. - Sign Standards - Permanent Signs.
- Sec. 18-547. - Sign Standards - Temporary Signs.
- DIVISION 8. - CORPORATE PARK (CP) DISTRICT PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
ARTICLE 5B
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS - PUBLIC, INSTITUTIONAL, AND COMMUNITY USES
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- DIVISION 2. - ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND AMENITIES
- DIVISION 3. - LANDSCAPE, SCREENING, FENCES, AND WALLS
- DIVISION 4. - LIGHTING
- Sec. 18-564. - Purpose and Intent.
- Sec. 18-565. - Applicability.
- Sec. 18-566. - Exemptions.
- Sec. 18-567. - Prohibited Outdoor Lighting.
- Sec. 18-568. - General Outdoor Lighting Standards.
- Sec. 18-569. - Maximum Illumination Levels.
- Sec. 18-570. - Lighting Plan Required.
- Sec. 18-571. - Parking Lot Lighting.
- Sec. 18-572. - Pedestrian Level Lighting.
- Sec. 18-573. - Outdoor Recreational Facilities Lighting.
- DIVISION 5. - PARKING AND LOADING
- Sec. 18-574. - Off-street Parking Generally.
- Sec. 18-575. - Non-availability of Parking Area.
- Sec. 18-576. - Space Allocation for Parking and Measurement.
- Sec. 18-577. - Required Surface Treatment/Paving.
- Sec. 18-578. - Parking Standards.
- Sec. 18-579. - Permitted Locations for Parking Areas and Spaces.
- Sec. 18-580. - Off-site Parking.
- Sec. 18-581. - Minimum Required Off-Street Parking for Vehicles.
- Sec. 18-582. - Loading Area Requirements.
- Sec. 18-583. - Bicycle Parking.
- DIVISION 6. - REFUSE AREAS, MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT, AND UTILITIES
- DIVISION 7. - SIGNS
- Sec. 18-587. - Purpose and Intent.
- Sec. 18-588. - Applicability.
- Sec. 18-589. - Sign Area.
- Sec. 18-590. - Sign Illumination.
- Sec. 18-591. - Sign Setbacks.
- Sec. 18-592. - Certificate of Approval Required.
- Sec. 18-593. - Prohibited Signs.
- Sec. 18-594. - Removal of Unsafe, Unlawful, or Abandoned Signs.
- Sec. 18-595. - Sign Standards - Permanent Signs.
- Sec. 18-596. - Sign Standards - Temporary Signs.
ARTICLE 6
- SUBDIVISION, LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT, AND LOT CONSOLIDATION
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - SUMMARY AND PURPOSE OF ARTICLE
- DIVISION 2. - ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
- DIVISION 3. - TYPES OF LOT MODIFICATIONS
- DIVISION 4. - APPLICATIONS GENERALLY
- Sec. 18-610. - Authority to File Applications.
- Sec. 18-611. - Application Requirements.
- Sec. 18-612. - Compliance with Zoning Code and Proffered Conditions.
- Sec. 18-613. - Recordation.
- Sec. 18-614. - Lots Valid and Recorded.
- Sec. 18-615. - Deeds Subject to Approval Prior to Recordation.
- Sec. 18-616. - Pending and Prior Applications.
- DIVISION 5. - APPLICATION PROCESS
- DIVISION 6. - DESIGN STANDARDS AND REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS
- DIVISION 7. - BONDS
- DIVISION 8. - CHESAPEAKE BAY RESOURCE PROTECTION AREAS
ARTICLE 7
- NONCONFORMITIES
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERAL APPLICABILITY
- Sec. 18-701. - Applicability.
- Sec. 18-702. - Purpose and Scope of Regulations.
- Sec. 18-703. - Authority to Continue.
- Sec. 18-704. - Determination of Nonconforming Status.
- Sec. 18-705. - Nonconformance Caused by Government Action or Dedication.
- Sec. 18-706. - Conversion of Nonconforming Land or Structures to Condominium Uses.
- DIVISION 2. - NONCONFORMING USES
- DIVISION 3. - NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES
- Sec. 18-711. - Continuation of Nonconforming Structures.
- Sec. 18-712. - Expansion or Reconstruction of Nonconforming Structures.
- Sec. 18-713. - Repairs to Nonconforming Buildings.
- Sec. 18-714. - Restoration of Nonconforming Structures Damaged or Partially Destroyed.
- Sec. 18-715. - Moving of Nonconforming Structures.
- DIVISION 4. - NONCONFORMING LOTS
ARTICLE 8
- ADMINISTRATION, PROCEDURES, AND ENFORCEMENT
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - ADMINISTRATIVE AND DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITIES
- Sec. 18-801. - Purpose.
- Sec. 18-802. - Summary of Review and Decision-Making Authorities Tables.
- Sec. 18-803. - Abbreviations Used in Review and Decision-Making Authorities Tables.
- Sec. 18-804. - Review and Decision-Making Authorities for Residential Applications.
- Sec. 18-805. - Review and Decision-Making Authorities for Non-Residential and Mixed-Use Applications.
- DIVISION 2. - ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS
- DIVISION 3. - BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND TOWN COUNCIL
- DIVISION 4. - APPLICATIONS AND PROCESSES
- Sec. 18-819. - Applications and Process Generally.
- Sec. 18-820. - Appeals of Zoning Administrator Decision.
- Sec. 18-821. - Board of Architectural Review Certificate of Approval.
- Sec. 18-822. - Building Permit.
- Sec. 18-823. - Certificate of Occupancy.
- Sec. 18-824. - Conditional Use Permit.
- Sec. 18-825. - Condominium Conversion.
- Sec. 18-826. - Driveway Permit.
- Sec. 18-827. - Family Day Home Permit.
- Sec. 18-828. - Fence Permit.
- Sec. 18-829. - Home-Based Business Permit.
- Sec. 18-830. - Modification of Requirements.
- Sec. 18-831. - Outdoor Dining Permits.
- Sec. 18-832. - Patio and Sports Court Permit.
- Sec. 18-833. - Pre-Application Meeting.
- Sec. 18-834. - Proffer Amendment.
- Sec. 18-835. - Rezonings, Text Amendments, and Map Amendments.
- Sec. 18-836. - Site Plan Review.
- Sec. 18-837. - Subdivision, Lot Line, and Boundary Adjustment.
- Sec. 18-838. - Temporary Use Permit.
- Sec. 18-839. - Trailers, Public Use or Temporary Residential.
- Sec. 18-840. - Windover Heights Certificate of Appropriateness.
- Sec. 18-841. - Zoning Administrator Determination.
- Sec. 18-842. - Zoning Map Interpretation.
- Sec. 18-843. - Zoning Variance.
- DIVISION 5. - NOTIFICATIONS
- DIVISION 6. - ENFORCEMENT, COMPLIANCE, AND PENALTIES