M-1 Zone in Richmond, VA
M-1 zoning district rules in Richmond, VA. Permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.
The M-1 zone in Richmond, VA is a industrial district (Light Industrial). Permits light manufacturing, warehouse, and industrial uses with minimal off-site impacts. Often serves as a buffer between heavier industrial and commercial/residential areas.
Common Permitted Uses
- Light manufacturing
- Warehousing
- Research and development
- Wholesale trade
Permits light manufacturing, warehouse, and industrial uses with minimal off-site impacts. Often serves as a buffer between heavier industrial and commercial/residential areas.
Parking Requirements
Richmond's older urban neighborhoods often have on-street parking as primary option. Parking requirements have been reduced in transit-accessible areas. Many Fan District and Church Hill properties have no off-street parking.
Source: Richmond City Code Chapter 30 — Zoning; Virginia Code Section 15.2-2291. Last verified April 6, 2026. View source