Districts
res_mf 5res_sf 2
| Code | Name | Category | Min lot | Height | Coverage | FAR | Du/ac | Parking | Setbacks F/S/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R-1 | Single-Family Low-Density | res_sf | 10,000 sf | 35 ft | 0.4 | 0.35 | 6 | 2 | 25 / 20 / 8 |
| R-2 | Single-Family Medium | res_sf | 7,500 sf | 35 ft | 0.5 | 0.5 | 8 | 2 | 20 / 20 / 5 |
| R-3 | Single-Family Urban | res_mf | 5,000 sf | 40 ft | 0.6 | 0.6 | 12 | 2 | 15 / 20 / 5 |
| R-4 | Duplex/Townhome | res_mf | 3,000 sf | 45 ft | 0.65 | 0.75 | 18 | 2 | 10 / 15 / — |
| MF-1 | Low-Rise Multifamily | res_mf | 10,000 sf | 55 ft | 0.7 | 1.2 | 30 | 2 | 20 / 20 / 10 |
| MF-2 | Mid-Rise Multifamily | res_mf | 15,000 sf | 65 ft | 0.75 | 1.75 | 50 | 2 | 25 / 25 / 15 |
| MF-3 | High-Rise Multifamily | res_mf | 20,000 sf | 85 ft | 0.8 | 2.75 | 100 | 2 | 30 / 25 / 20 |
Confidence: confirmed partial under review not found
Overlays
OTAHD
Old Town Historic
HPApplies to: Residential, Commercial, Office, Mixed-Use
| coverage adjustment (%) | -10 |
|---|---|
| density multiplier | -0.2 |
| lot size multiplier | 0.15 |
Adopted building codes
Statewide — VA Uniform SBC
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Formulas
Definitions
- height
- Grade to highest point of structure.
- lot_coverage
- Building footprint / lot area.
- far
- Gross floor area / lot area.
- du_ac
- Dwelling units per gross acre.
- setback_front
- Front property line to nearest building face.
- setback_side
- Side property line to nearest building face.
- setback_rear
- Rear property line to nearest building face.
- parking
- Spaces per dwelling unit unless noted.
Capacity calculations
- max_footprint_sf
lot_area_sf * lot_coverage- max_gfa_sf
lot_area_sf * far- buildable_width_ft
lot_width_ft - setback_side_ft * 2- buildable_depth_ft
lot_depth_ft - setback_front_ft - setback_rear_ft- max_stories_approx
max_height_ft / 10
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| District | Category | Height | FAR | Coverage | Setbacks | Parking | Density | Min lot | Overlays |
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Research status
Data quality
98%completeness42 confirmed1 inferred
Documented gaps
- Quirks not populated — requires markdown source review
Known issues
schema:v1-legacypriority:lowdata:gaps-present
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