ARTICLE III. DISTRICTS

DIVISION 2. RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS

Sec. 24.1-325. R7-Single-family manufactured home subdivision district.

(a) Statement of intent. The R7 district is intended for application as a high density single-family residential zoning district in those areas designated as such by the comprehensive plan. Under certain circumstances the district could be applied to areas designated for multi-family residential uses by the comprehensive plan. The district is designed to provide opportunities for the placement of manufactured homes on individual lots in a subdivision arrangement in an effort to encourage the provision of more affordable housing opportunities which are consistent with the needs and means of lower income households.

(b) Dimensional standards. Each lot created or used shall be subject to the following dimensional standards:

R7-SINGLE-FAMILY MANUFACTURED HOME SUBDIVISION DISTRICT

Use
Classification

Minimum
Lot Requirements(1)

Minimum
Yard Requirements

Maximum
Building
Height

Area

Width

Front

Side

Rear

Manufactured Homes

7,500 sq. ft.
700m2

70'
21m

30'
9m

10'
3m

20'
6m

35'
10.5m

All Other Permitted and Special Uses

20,000 sq. ft.
1850m2

100'
30m

30'
9m

10'
3m

25'
7.5m

35'
10.5m

(1)These minimum lot requirements apply where both public water and public sewer are available. The R7 district may not be applied to areas without both public water and public sewer.These minimum lot requirements apply where both public water and public sewer are available. The R7 district may not be applied to areas without both public water and public sewer.

(2)Whenever any lot in an R7 district abuts any land in any other residential zoning district the following yard requirements shall be observed for that portion of the lot which abuts the other residential district:

· Side Yard: Forty feet (40'); provided, however, accessory buildings may be located not less than fifteen feet (15') from the side lot line.

· Rear Yard: Forty feet (40'), provided, however, accessory buildings may be located not less than twenty-five feet (25') feet from the rear lot line.

Minimum district size: 5 acres [2ha]

NOTE:
Performance standards and special use permit requirements or conditions may increase yard and lot requirement. See article IV.

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