Zoning Districts in Virginia Beach
Browse the zoning districts in Virginia Beach, VA. Each zone type defines permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.
Virginia Beach divides its land into 23 primary zoning districts. Select a zone below to view its permitted uses, setback requirements, height limits, and lot coverage standards.
Zoning Districts
R-40
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R-30
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R-20
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R-15
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R-10
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R-7.5
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R-5D
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R-5R
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R-5S
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A-12
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A-18
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A-24
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A-36
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B-1
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B-2
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B-3
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B-4
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B-4K
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RT-1
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RT-2
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RT-3
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I-1
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I-2
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About Virginia Beach Zoning
Zoning districts define what can be built, how large structures can be, and how close buildings can be to property lines and neighboring structures. Understanding the zoning district for your property is the first step in any building project in Virginia Beach.
Source: Virginia Beach City Code Chapter 11 — Zoning Ordinance; Virginia Code Section 15.2-2291. Last verified April 6, 2026. View source