Village on the Green at Tierra Verde (VG) Setback Requirements
In the City of Arlington, the VG: Village on the Green at Tierra Verde district requires a minimum front setback of 20 feet from all roadways and private access easements. Side and rear setbacks are established at a minimum of 5 feet, while non-residential uses bordering single-family areas must provide a larger 30-foot setback for screening and buffering [Section 2.2.9].
Primary Dimensional Setbacks for the VG District
The City of Arlington Unified Development Code establishes specific dimensional standards for all developments within the VG: Village on the Green at Tierra Verde district. These requirements apply to both residential and non-residential structures to ensure the rural character and village-like atmosphere intended for the district are maintained [Section 2.2.9.A].
| Boundary Location | Minimum Setback Requirement |
|---|---|
| All Roadways (Front) | 20 feet |
| Alley or Private Access Easement | 20 feet |
| Side (Interior) | 5 feet |
| Rear | 5 feet |
| Non-residential uses adjacent to single-family (side and/or rear) | 30 feet |
[Section 2.2.9.C, Table 5.5-3]
Perimeter Streetscape Buffer Requirements
In addition to individual lot setbacks, the VG: Village on the Green at Tierra Verde district in the City of Arlington mandates perimeter streetscape buffers along all frontages of major and minor collectors and arterials. These buffers serve as a supplemental setback for the entire development site and vary based on the density of the project [Section 5.5.5.D].
| Density (Units per Acre) | Perimeter Streetscape Buffer (Minimum) |
|---|---|
| 4.5 units/acre | 30 feet* |
| 3.5 units/acre | 30 feet* |
| 2.5 units/acre | 20 feet |
| 1.5 units/acre | 20 feet |
| 1.0 unit/acre | 20 feet |
| 0.5 units/acre | 20 feet |
*The Zoning Administrator for the City of Arlington may authorize a reduction of this buffer to no less than 20 feet based on specific design considerations [Section 5.5.5.D.1].
Special Design and Adjacency Standards
Non-Residential Adjacency
When a non-residential use is proposed in the VG: Village on the Green at Tierra Verde district and it abuts a single-family residential use, the City of Arlington requires an increased 30-foot setback along the side or rear property lines to provide an adequate buffer [Section 5.5.5.B].
Garage Setbacks
The City of Arlington prohibits front-loading, front-facing garages for the primary dwelling units in the VG: Village on the Green at Tierra Verde district. If a separate front-loading garage is permitted for a third bay, it must be set back at least 40 feet from the front property line and at least 20 feet behind the front building façade [Section 5.5.5.A].
Common Open Space and Setbacks
Within the VG: Village on the Green at Tierra Verde district, all required common open space must be located behind any maximum established setbacks and must be situated on private property [Section 5.5.5.C.1.e].
Sections Cited
- Section 2.2.9, Village on the Green at Tierra Verde | VG
- Section 5.5.5, Residential Design Standards for Village on the Green at Tierra Verde
- Table 5.5-3, VG Dimensional Standards
- Table 5.5-5, VG Streetscape Requirements