Allowed and Prohibited Uses in the VG: Village on the Green at Tierra Verde District
The VG: Village on the Green at Tierra Verde zoning district in the City of Arlington is a residential designation focused on creating a financially and environmentally sustainable community with a rural character. It primarily permits single-family detached dwellings by right, while strictly prohibiting higher-density housing like duplexes, townhouses, and multi-family units [Section 2.2.9].
Allowed Residential Uses
Within the VG: Village on the Green at Tierra Verde district, the City of Arlington permits a specific range of residential and group living arrangements.
- Dwelling, Single-Family Detached: Permitted by right [Section 3.1.5].
- Assisted Living Facility (6 or fewer residents): Permitted by right [Section 3.1.5].
- Assisted Living Facility (7 or more residents): Requires a Specific Use Permit (SUP) [Section 3.1.5].
- Boarding Home Facility: Permitted subject to supplemental use standards [Section 3.1.5].
- Community Home for Disabled Persons: Permitted by right [Section 3.1.5].
- Foster Family Home: Permitted by right [Section 3.1.5].
- Foster Group Home: Permitted by right [Section 3.1.5].
Allowed Public, Institutional, and Civic Uses
The City of Arlington allows various community-oriented uses within the VG: Village on the Green at Tierra Verde district to support the residential environment.
- Government Administration and Civic Buildings: Permitted by right [Section 3.1.5].
- Philanthropic Institution (not otherwise listed): Requires a Specific Use Permit (SUP) [Section 3.1.5].
- Religious Assembly: Permitted by right [Section 3.1.5].
- Public or Private School: Permitted subject to supplemental use standards [Section 3.1.5].
- Community Garden: Permitted by right [Section 3.1.5].
- Public Park or Playground: Permitted subject to supplemental use standards [Section 3.1.5].
Allowed Commercial and Industrial Uses
Commercial activity is highly restricted in the VG: Village on the Green at Tierra Verde district, with only two specific types identified in the City of Arlington's use tables.
- Bed and Breakfast Inn: Requires a Specific Use Permit (SUP) and must adhere to supplemental standards [Section 3.1.5].
- Gas Well: Requires a Specific Use Permit (SUP) and must adhere to supplemental standards [Section 3.1.5].
Allowed Utility Uses
To maintain infrastructure, the City of Arlington permits several utility-related uses within the VG: Village on the Green at Tierra Verde district.
- Electric Utility Substation: Permitted by right [Section 3.1.5].
- Utility Lines, Towers, or Metering Stations: Permitted subject to supplemental use standards [Section 3.1.5].
- Telecommunication Facilities (Building-mounted antennae and towers): Requires a Specific Use Permit (SUP) and must adhere to supplemental standards [Section 3.1.5].
- Telecommunication Towers (various heights and stealth designs): Requires a Specific Use Permit (SUP) and must adhere to supplemental standards [Section 3.1.5].
Prohibited Uses
Any use not explicitly listed as permitted (P) or requiring a specific use permit (S) is prohibited in the VG: Village on the Green at Tierra Verde district. Specifically, the following uses are noted as prohibited in the City of Arlington's residential use table for this district:
- Prohibited Residential: Duplexes, townhouses, multi-family dwellings, live/work units, HUD-Code manufactured homes, mobile homes, and cottage communities [Section 3.1.5].
- Prohibited Group Living: Independent senior living facilities, lodging houses, fraternities, sororities, private dorms, and nursing homes [Section 3.1.5].
- Prohibited Public/Institutional: Art galleries, museums, domestic violence shelters, and cemeteries [Section 3.1.5].
- Prohibited Commercial/Agriculture: Animal production, crop production, commercial stables, day care centers, lodges, private clubs, country clubs, golf courses, marinas, and nursery/garden shops [Section 3.1.5].
VG: Village on the Green at Tierra Verde Technical Standards
Development in this district must adhere to specific dimensional and parking requirements to preserve the intended rural character in the City of Arlington.
Dimensional Standards
| Standard | Single-Family Requirement | Non-Residential Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Lot Area | 7,200 square feet | 15,000 square feet |
| Minimum Lot Width | N/A | N/A |
| Minimum Lot Depth | N/A | N/A |
| Setback: All Roadways | 20 feet | 20 feet |
| Setback: Alley or Private Access Easement | 20 feet | 20 feet |
| Setback: Interior Side | 5 feet | 5 feet |
| Setback: Interior Rear | 5 feet | 5 feet |
| Setback: Adjacent to Single-Family | N/A | 30 feet |
| Maximum Building Height | 40 feet | 40 feet |
[Table 5.5-3]
Minimum Dwelling Unit Size
In the VG: Village on the Green at Tierra Verde district, the minimum size of a dwelling unit is determined by the contiguous acreage of the development.
| Minimum Contiguous Acreage | Minimum Dwelling Unit Size |
|---|---|
| 20 acres or more | 2,250 square feet |
| 10 to 19 acres | 2,500 square feet |
| Less than 10 acres | 2,750 square feet |
[Section 5.5.5.B]
Off-Street Parking Requirements
| Use Type | Parking Requirement |
|---|---|
| Single-Family Detached | 2 spaces per dwelling unit |
| Bed and Breakfast Inn | 1 per guest room + requirements for principal residence |
| Religious Assembly | 1 space per 4 seats |
| Public/Private School | 2 per classroom (Elementary/Middle); 6 per classroom + 1 per 300 sf admin (High School) |
[Table 5.4-1]
Sections Cited
- Section 2.2.9 Village on the Green at Tierra Verde | VG
- Section 3.1.5 Table of Allowed Uses
- Section 5.4.3 Off-Street Parking Standards
- Section 5.5.5 Residential Design Standards for Village on the Green at Tierra Verde
- Section 12.3.1 Residential Uses