Chesapeake limits residential structures to 35 feet or 2.5 stories in R-6 and R-8 districts, and 45 feet in R-15. Accessory structures are capped at 15 feet or shorter than the principal dwelling. Airport overlay zones near Chesapeake Regional Airport impose stricter limits.
Chesapeake Zoning Ordinance Section 3-300 sets height limits by district. R-6, R-8, R-10: 35 ft / 2.5 stories for principal dwellings. R-15: 45 ft. Commercial districts: 45-75 ft depending on district. Accessory structures (sheds, detached garages) limited to 15 ft or the lesser of the principal structure height. Hospitals and churches may exceed district limits with special use permits. Chesapeake Regional Airport (CPK) overlay imposes FAA Part 77 height surfaces, which can further restrict heights near runways. Flood zone elevation requirements may be added above grade without counting toward height limit.
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