Prince William County, VA · Prince William County Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 32)
O(L), Office Low-Rise District. The O(L) District is intended to implement the community employment center, office, flexible use employment center, and general commercial land use classifications of the Comprehensive Plan. It is designed to provide areas for low- to mid-rise office buildings and research and development facilities, with limited scale retail and institutional uses at a scale serving as a transition between low- to moderate-density residential uses and higher intensity non-residential uses. The purpose of this district is also to promote employment opportunities and to enhance the tax base of Prince William County. Description abridged from Sec. 32-402.10 of the Prince William County Zoning Ordinance -- sentences carrying figures are omitted here so this text can never contradict the standards table, which carries a citation on each value. Read that section for the district's own words in full.
| Front setback | At least 20 ft | 32-402.15 |
|---|---|---|
| Not computed here: the ordinance makes it depend on facts about the site | 32-402.14 | |
| Side setback | At least 20 ft from a side lot line along a street (a corner lot's side street), and at least 25 ft from a side lot line that abuts an agricultural or residential district; otherwise none required. “Except where other provisions of this chapter impose a greater setback, a minimum setback of 25 feet from the common property line for all structures and uses shall be required when the side or rear of a lot within a O(L) District abuts an agricultural or residential district.” “All buildings shall be set back at least 20 feet from any street right-of-way.” “No rear or side yards shall be required (except as provided herein), provided each lot shall have at least 20-foot wide unobstructed vehicular access to a rear service area capable of handling emergency and refuse removal equipment if the rear of the lot is not otherwise accessible via a street, driveway, or parking area, unless otherwise approved by the Zoning Administrator after consultation with the Fire Marshal.” | 32-402.15(2) |
| Side setbacks combined | The ordinance sets no figure for this case | 32-402.14 |
| Rear setback | None required, except at least 25 ft from a rear lot line that abuts an agricultural or residential district. “Except where other provisions of this chapter impose a greater setback, a minimum setback of 25 feet from the common property line for all structures and uses shall be required when the side or rear of a lot within a O(L) District abuts an agricultural or residential district.” “No rear or side yards shall be required (except as provided herein), provided each lot shall have at least 20-foot wide unobstructed vehicular access to a rear service area capable of handling emergency and refuse removal equipment if the rear of the lot is not otherwise accessible via a street, driveway, or parking area, unless otherwise approved by the Zoning Administrator after consultation with the Fire Marshal.” | 32-402.15(2) |
| Maximum height | At most 45 ft | 32-402.14 |
| Not computed here: the ordinance makes it depend on facts about the site | 32-402.14 | |
| Maximum FAR | At most 0.35 | 32-402.14 |
| Not computed here: the ordinance makes it depend on facts about the site | 32-402.14 | |
| Max density | The ordinance sets no figure for this case | 32-402.14 |
| Minimum lot size | At least 10,000 sq ft | 32-402.14 |
| Minimum lot width | At least 80 ft | 32-402.14 |
| Maximum lot coverage | At most 80% | 32-402.14 |
| Minimum open space | At least 20% | 32-402.14 |
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