A. 
Purpose. The R-2 Residential District is established to provide for single-family detached dwellings in suburban-style subdivisions at a density not to exceed two dwelling units per acre. The district also allows selected uses which are compatible with the low-density residential character of the district and to implement the stated purposes and intent of the Comprehensive Plan. Cluster-style development configured in accordance with the standards in § 72-51.4, Cluster subdivisions, is permitted.
B. 
Dimensional standards.
[Amended 2-11-2020 by Ord. No. 20-02]
Standard
Conventional Development
Cluster Development
Residential Density, Maximum
2 dwelling units/acre
Nonresidential FAR, Maximum
0.20
District Size, Minimum (acres)
None
2
Lot Area, Minimum (square feet)
15,000
9,000
Lot Width, Minimum (feet)
Interior Lot
100
60
Corner Lot
125
75
Front Setback, Minimum (feet)
35
21
Side Setback, Minimum (feet)
12
7
Rear Setback, Minimum (feet)
30
24
Open Space Set-Aside, Minimum (%)
25
Height, Maximum (feet)
Single-family: 35; all others: 40
C. 
Additional regulations for lots of record in developed areas where front and side yard setback geometry has already been established by existing residential dwellings and lots created by the administrative subdivision process on or after January 28, 2020.
[Added 2-11-2020 by Ord. No. 20-02]
(1) 
Front setbacks shall be established using the average front setback calculated using the rules in § 72 82.4B(2). The average front setback shall be the maximum and minimum front setback for the lot. For corner lots and through lots, the primary front yard shall be established using the average front setback, and the secondary front yard may be reduced using the average calculation.
(2) 
The side yard setbacks on lots that are less than 15,000 square feet may be reduced using the rules in § 72 82.4B(2); but each side yard shall be no less than six feet, or no less than four feet for lots 50 feet or less in width. Side yard setbacks for lots within the Old and Historic Fredericksburg Overlay District shall be determined through the certificate of appropriateness process.
A. 
Purpose. The R-4 Residential District is established to provide for single-family detached dwellings in both developed and undeveloped areas of the City at densities of up to four units per acre. The district also allows selected uses which are compatible with the medium density residential character of the district and to implement the stated purposes and intent of the Comprehensive Plan. Cluster-style development configured in accordance with the standards in § 72-51.4, Cluster subdivisions, is permitted.
B. 
Dimensional standards.
[Amended 2-11-2020 by Ord. No. 20-02]
Standard
Conventional Development
Cluster Development
Residential Density, Maximum
4 dwelling units/acre
Nonresidential FAR, Maximum
0.30
District Size, Minimum (acres)
None
2
Lot Area, Minimum (square feet)
7,500
4,500
Lot Width, Minimum (feet)
Interior Lot
60
35
Corner Lot
75
45
Front Setback, Minimum (feet)
18
12
Side Setback, Minimum (feet)
6
5
Rear Setback, Minimum (feet)
24
18
Open Space Set-Aside, Minimum (%)
25%
Height, Maximum (feet)
Single-family: 35; all others: 30
C. 
Additional regulations.
(1) 
The front of the principal building shall face the front yard. On a corner lot, the front of the principal building may face either front yard.
[Added 1-26-2016 by Ord. No. 16-01[1]]
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also provided for the redesignation of former Subsection C(1) and (2) as Subsection D(1) and (2).
D. 
Additional regulations for lots of record in developed areas where front and side yard setback geometry has already been established by existing residential dwellings and lots created by the administrative subdivision process on or after January 28, 2020.
[Amended 1-26-2016 by Ord. No. 16-01; 2-11-2020 by Ord. No. 20-02]
(1) 
Front setbacks shall be established using the average front setback calculated using the rules in § 72-82.4B(2). The average front setback shall be the maximum and minimum front setback for the lot. For corner lots and through lots, the primary front yard shall be established using the average front setback, and the secondary front yard may be reduced using the average calculation.
(2) 
The side yard setbacks on lots that are less than 7,500 square feet may be reduced using the rules in § 72-82.4B(2); but each side yard shall be no less than three feet, or no less than two feet for lots 30 feet or less in width. Side yard setbacks for lots within the Old and Historic Fredericksburg Overlay District shall be determined through the certificate of appropriateness process.
(3) 
Maximum height for single-family dwellings on lots of record in areas where established building heights are less than 35 feet shall be reduced by a percentage corresponding to the ratio of actual lot area to 7,500 square feet. In no case shall the new maximum height be set lower than 27 feet.
A. 
Purpose. The R-8 Residential District is established to provide for a planned mixture of single-family detached and attached dwelling types at a density not to exceed eight dwelling units per acre. Development in this district is sensitive to land physiography, public infrastructure and facilities, transportation access requirements, and vulnerable environmental features. The district also allows selected uses which are compatible with the medium-density residential character of the district and to implement the stated purposes and intent of the Comprehensive Plan.
B. 
Dimensional standards.
[Amended 2-11-2020 by Ord. No. 20-02]
Standard
SF Detached
SF Attached
Nonresidential
Residential Density, Maximum
8
8
N/A
Nonresidential FAR, Maximum
N/A
N/A
0.35
District Size, Minimum (acres)
5 (may reduce with special exception)
Lot Area, Minimum (square feet)
3,750
2,250
15,000
Lot Width, Minimum (feet)
Interior Lot
35
20
80
Corner Lot
45
20
100
Front Setback, Minimum (feet)
12
12
25
Side Setback, Minimum (feet)
5
12
10
Rear Setback, Minimum (feet)
24
18
25
Setback From Other Districts, Minimum (feet)
40
40
40
Open Space Set-Aside, Minimum (%)
25%
25%
25%
Height, Maximum (feet)
Residential: 35; all others: 30
C. 
Additional regulations.
[Amended 1-12-2016 by Ord. No. 16-01]
(1) 
Each unit shall have an on-site privacy yard of at least 200 square feet.
(2) 
The front of the principal building shall face the front yard. On a corner lot, the front of the principal building may face either front yard.
(3) 
For attached units, side lot lines shall coincide with party wall center lines.
D. 
Additional regulations for lots of record in developed areas where front and side yard setback geometry has already been established by existing residential dwellings and lots created by the administrative subdivision process on or after January 28, 2020.
[Added 1-12-2016 by Ord. No. 16-01; 2-11-2020 by Ord. No. 20-02]
(1) 
Front setbacks shall be established on lots of record before as the average front setback calculated using the rules in § 72-82.4B(2). The average front setback shall be the maximum and minimum front setback for the lot. For corner lots and through lots, the primary front yard shall be established using the average front setback, and the secondary front yard may be reduced using the average calculation.
(2) 
The side yard setbacks on lots that are less than 3,750 square feet may be reduced using the rules in § 72-82.4B(2); but each side yard shall be no less than two feet. Side yard setbacks for lots within the Old and Historic Fredericksburg Overlay District shall be determined through the certificate of appropriateness process.
(3) 
Maximum height for single-family dwellings on lots of record where established building heights are less than 35 feet shall be reduced by a percentage corresponding to the ratio of the actual lot area to 3,750 square feet. In no case shall the new maximum height be set lower than 27 feet.
A. 
Purpose. The R-12 District is established to provide for a planned mixture of single-family, attached, and multifamily dwelling types at a density not to exceed 12 dwelling units per acre. Development in this district shall be sensitive to existing land physiography, adequate public facilities and infrastructure, transportation access requirements and vulnerable environmental features in achieving optional siting of dwellings, open space, recreational and community facilities, and transportation systems.
B. 
Dimensional standards.
Standard
SF Attached
Multifamily
Nonresidential
Residential Density, Maximum
12
12
N/A
Nonresidential FAR, Maximum
N/A
N/A
0.70
District Size, Minimum (acres)
5 (may reduce with special exception)
Lot Area, Minimum (square feet)
1,875
None
10,000
Lot Width, Minimum (feet)
Interior Lot
18
Each unit shall maintain a minimum width of 18 feet
75
Corner Lot
18
100
Front Setback, Minimum (feet)
9
25
25
Side Setback, Minimum (feet)
9
25
10
Rear Setback, Minimum (feet)
18
35
25
Setback From Other Districts, Minimum (feet)
40
40
40
Open Space Set-Aside, Minimum (%)
25%
25%
25%
Height, Maximum (feet)
Single-family: 35; all others: 50
C. 
Additional regulations.
(1) 
Each single-family attached unit shall have an on-site privacy yard of at least 200 square feet.
(2) 
Side lot lines for single-family attached units shall coincide with party wall center lines.
(3) 
Multifamily buildings shall be separated by a distance equal to the tallest on-site building height, from the side lot lines and the rear lot line.
[Amended 2-11-2014 by Ord. No. 14-08]
A. 
Purpose. The R-16 District is established to provide for a planned mixture of single-family attached and multifamily dwelling types at a density not to exceed 16 dwelling units per acre. Development in this district shall be sensitive to existing land physiography, adequate public facilities and infrastructure, transportation access requirements and vulnerable environmental features in achieving optional siting of dwellings, open space, recreational and community facilities, and transportation systems. Additional land may be rezoned or placed into the R-16 District if it was annexed by the City and developed on January 1, 1984.
B. 
Dimensional standards.
Standard
SF Attached
Multifamily
Nonresidential
Residential Density, Maximum
16
16
N/A
Nonresidential FAR, Maximum
N/A
N/A
0.70
District Size, Minimum (acres)
5 (may reduce with special exception)
Lot Area, Minimum (square feet)
1,600
None
10,000
Lot Width, Minimum (feet)
Interior Lot
18
Each unit shall maintain a minimum width of 18 feet
75
Corner Lot
18
100
Front Setback, Minimum (feet)
9
25
25
Side Setback, Minimum (feet)
9
25
25
Rear Setback, Minimum (feet)
18
35
35
Setback From Other Districts, Minimum (feet)
40
40
40
Open Space Set-Aside, Minimum (%)
25%
25%
25%
Height, Maximum (feet)
Single-family: 35; All others: 50
C. 
Additional regulations.
(1) 
Each unit shall maintain a minimum width of 18 feet.
(2) 
Side lot lines for single-family attached units shall coincide with party wall center lines.
(3) 
Multifamily buildings shall be separated by a distance equal to the tallest on-site building height, from the side lot lines and the rear lot line.
[Amended 2-11-2014 by Ord. No. 14-08]
A. 
Purpose. The R-30 District is established to provide for a wide range of residential uses, including single-family detached, single-family attached, multifamily, live/work, and upper-story residential uses over a nonresidential use. Multifamily dwellings of a mid-rise character at a density not to exceed 30 dwelling units per acre are permitted. The district also allows other selected uses which are compatible with the unique character of such a residential district and the stated purposes and intent of the Comprehensive Plan. Additional land may be rezoned or placed into the R-30 District if it was annexed by the City and developed on January 1, 1984.
B. 
Dimensional standards.
Standard
SF Attached
Multifamily
Nonresidential
Residential Density, Maximum
30
30
N/A
Nonresidential FAR, Maximum
N/A
N/A
1.00
District Size, Minimum (acres)
3 (may reduce with special exception)
Lot Area, Minimum (square feet)
1,600
None
10,000
Lot Width, Minimum (feet)
Interior Lot
18
Each unit shall maintain a minimum width of 18 feet
75
Corner Lot
18
100
Front Setback, Minimum (feet)
9
40
40
Side Setback, Minimum (feet)
9
40
40
Rear Setback, Minimum (feet)
18
40
40
Setback From Other Districts, Minimum (feet)
40
75
75
Open Space Set-Aside, Minimum (%)
40%
40%
40%
Height, Maximum (feet)
Single-family: 35; All others: 75
C. 
Additional regulations.
(1) 
Each single-family attached unit shall have an on-site privacy yard of at least 200 square feet.
(2) 
Side lot lines for single-family attached units shall coincide with party wall center lines.
(3) 
Multifamily buildings shall be separated by a distance equal to the tallest on-site building height, from the side lot lines and the rear lot line.
A. 
Purpose. The Residential-Mobile Home (R-MH) District is established to provide for the location of mobile homes in mobile home parks and to allow other selected uses which are compatible with the unique residential character of the district. Existing mobile home developments located within the City, though recognized in their nonconforming status, will be subject to the provisions of the R-MH District if altered in any manner.
B. 
Dimensional standards.
Standard
Mobile Home
SF Detached
Nonresidential
Park
Site
Residential Density, Maximum
6
N/A
Nonresidential FAR, Maximum
N/A
N/A
N/A
0.35
District Size, Minimum (acres)
10
Site Area, Minimum (square feet)
4,000
6,000
10,000
Site Width, Minimum (feet)
100
Interior Site
40
70
Corner Site
40
90
Front Yard, Minimum (feet)
40
15
25
25
Side Yard, Minimum (feet)
30
15
15
Rear Yard, Minimum (feet)
30
30
30
Open Space Set-Aside, Minimum (%)
20%
Height, Maximum (feet)
Mobile Home/Single-family: 35; All other uses: 50
C. 
Additional regulations.
(1) 
There may be a maximum of one single-family detached residential unit in a mobile home park, which may be also used for office and maintenance facilities for the mobile home park.
(2) 
The mobile home on any site shall be separated on the sides and at the rear by a minimum of 20 feet from other mobile homes.