Alley frontage for accessory buildings, structures or uses.
Richmond, Va., City Code § 30-610.3
in effectSec. 30-610.3. - Alley frontage for accessory buildings, structures or uses.
A permitted accessory building, structure or use may be located on a lot or portion thereof having frontage only on an improved public alley, provided that:
(1) Such lot is situated within the same entire block as the permitted principal use.
(2) No yards shall be required for such accessory structure.
(3) There shall be no maximum lot coverage requirement.
(4) The accessory building or structure shall not exceed 12 feet in height.
(5) The accessory building may not contain a dwelling or lodging unit or short-term rental.
(Code 1993, § 32-610.3; Code 2004, § 114-610.3; Code 2015, § 30-610.3; Code 2020, § 30-610.3; Ord. No. 2010-19-31, § 3, 2-22-2010; Ord. No. 2020-171, § 1(30-610.3), 9-28-2020)
Source: City of Richmond, Virginia, Code (2026 recodification) and Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/va/richmond/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CH30ZO_ARTVISURE_DIV2STFRACLO_S30-610.3ALFRACBUSTUSFetched: 11/8/2026
