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Updated almost 10 years ago,
Convert SFH into Multi-Family
I'm looking to convert a 3,500+ sq ft, 5 bedroom house in Richmond, VA into a triplex. It is currently zoned as R-6 (description below) however the adjacent building is an 11 unit property, and there are other multi-families in the neighborhood, as well as a church across the street. I am waiting to hear back from the Zoning Department, to find out what is needed.
Has anyone had success converting a SFH into a multi-unit, in an area not zoned for multi-families?
Any and all input will be greatly appreciated.
DIVISION 7. R-6 SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT Sec. 114-412.1. Permitted principal uses. The following uses of buildings and premises shall be permitted in the R-6 district:
(1) Any principal use permitted in the R-1 district as set forth in section 114-402.1;
(2) Single-family attached dwellings and uses and structures customarily incidental to attached dwelling developments, provided that:
a. Appropriate agreements and covenants approved by the city attorney provide for the perpetuation and maintenance of all areas to be held in common ownership by property owners within such developments;
b. Architectural variations shall be provided among units within any series of more than four units;
c. A plan of development shall be required as set forth in article X of this chapter for any development with three or more newly constructed single-family attached dwellings;
(3) Two-family detached dwellings;
(4) Two-family attached dwellings lawfully existing prior to the effective date of this section. (Code 1993, § 32-412.1; Ord. No. 2004-180-167, § 1, 6-28-2004; Ord. No. 2007-338-2008-11, § 1, 1-14-2008)