Chesterfield County zones its entire territory and sets minimum front, side, and rear yards by district in its Zoning Ordinance (Ch. 19.2). Common residential districts such as R-7 and R-9 require a 30-foot front-yard setback.
Virginia Code Section 15.2-2280 lets the county classify all land into zoning districts and regulate the dimensions of yards and open spaces. Chesterfield County's Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 19.2, effective January 1, 2026) sets minimum yards by district. In the R-7 and R-9 residential districts the minimum front-yard setback is 30 feet; along cul-de-sac bulbs that setback may be reduced (for example, to 25 feet where the radius exceeds 40 feet). Side and rear yard minimums, corner-lot rules, and accessory-building setbacks vary by district. Because independent cities like Richmond and Colonial Heights are not part of the county, always confirm your parcel's zoning district before designing.
Structures placed inside required yards violate the zoning ordinance and may be denied permits, ordered altered, or require a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals.
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