Norfolk residential height typically 35 feet (2.5 stories). Downtown and mixed-use districts allow much higher (several districts uncapped). Naval Station approach airspace triggers FAA Part 77 height review for areas near Chambers Field and Norfolk International Airport.
Norfolk Zoning Ordinance sets height limits by district. Most single-family R districts cap principal structures at 35 feet or 2.5 stories. Multifamily zones allow 45-60 feet. Downtown (D-1, D-2, D-3) has no fixed height limits in parts, governed by FAR and airspace. Mixed-use corridor zones often allow 60-90 feet. Coastal flooding requires ground-floor elevation to flood freeboard (typically base flood elevation plus 1-3 feet) which can effectively increase total above-grade height. Critically, Norfolk contains airspace approach zones for Naval Station Norfolk/Chambers Field (KNGU) and Norfolk International Airport (KORF). Structures exceeding 200 feet AGL, or any structure within defined approach/transition surfaces, require FAA Form 7460-1 Notice of Proposed Construction and FAR Part 77 review. Crane operations near naval airspace also require coordination with Navy NAS Norfolk.
Height violations: stop work, variance required, or demolition to compliant height. FAA violations can block occupancy.
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