938 Springfield Rd, Danville, VA 24540

Multi-family Residential District

The M-R, Multifamily Residential District is intended to provide for multifamily residences at locations compatible with the Comprehensive Plan's goals for housing for the elderly and other limited high density residential development and redevelopment in Danville. No more than three unrelated occupants may reside in any one multifamily or attached dwelling in the M-R District. The average density of sixteen units per acre establishes this district as one recognizing garden-styled and mid-rise apartment units including condominiums as the dominant land use. Buildings shall not exceed five stories in height.; While no new garden apartment projects are recommended by the Comprehensive Plan, the M-R District is intended to promote housing for the elderly and well planned higher density residential developments. Retirement residential projects, independent living communities and nursing homes and housing for persons requiring assisted living care are encouraged under this district.; Elderly housing proposals may be granted higher densities up to 24 or more units per acre subject to superior design proposals as well as the results of the supporting transportation/parking studies which quantify a reduction in parking demand and overall traffic impacts attributable to elderly and assisted living projects. The development of townhouses are permitted in the M-R District and shall be subject to the requirements of the A-R, Attached Residential District.; This designation may be applied to existing multi-family development within stable areas of the City. Also, it is intended for application to certain undeveloped tracts and infill locations as recognized by the Comprehensive Plan, where housing for the elderly would be appropriate. In all instances, it is the intent of this district to promote development which is sensitive to existing natural features.