Chesterfield County sets maximum structure heights by zoning district in its Zoning Ordinance (Ch. 19.2), under authority from Virginia Code Section 15.2-2280. Accessory structures such as sheds are limited to 15 feet in height.
Virginia Code Section 15.2-2280 authorizes the county to regulate the height of structures district by district. Chesterfield County's Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 19.2) sets the maximum height for principal buildings within each residential, commercial, and industrial district, and applies added limits within airport approach zones and the Chesapeake Bay Preservation areas. Accessory structures, such as detached sheds and garages, are limited to 15 feet in height, with a lower threshold (about 12 feet) affecting where they may be placed relative to the front building line. Because exact principal-building height caps vary by district, verify the number for your specific district with the Planning Department before designing a tall structure.
Exceeding the district height limit can result in permit denial, correction orders, or the need for a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals.
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