MUNI-RICHMOND COUNTYlocal legislationRegular Agenda

Zoning Exception Request for 1100 Decatur Street

Original title: An application of Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority for a special exception from Sections 30-300, 30-413.6(1) & 30-630.1(a)(1) of the zoning ordinance for a building permit to construct a new single-family (attached) dwelling at 1100 DECATUR STREET (Tax Parcel Number S000-0115/016), located in an R-7 (Single- And Two-Family Urban Residential) District. The front yard (setback) requirement is not met. (6th District)

May 6, 2026

zoning housing land use Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority

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The Frame

What this does

This application determines whether a specific housing development can proceed despite failing to comply with standard city front-yard spacing requirements.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority

The agency is seeking approval to proceed with a construction project that currently violates zoning codes.

Residents of the 6th District

Local residents may be affected by changes to the neighborhood's physical layout and housing density.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 6, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority is seeking a zoning exception to build a new attached single-family home at 1100 Decatur Street. The proposed construction does not meet current front yard requirements for the R-7 residential district.

Key Facts

The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority is the applicant for a zoning special exception.
The project involves constructing a new single-family attached dwelling.
The property is located at 1100 Decatur Street (Tax Parcel S000-0115/016).
The property is currently zoned R-7 (Single- and Two-Family Urban Residential).
The project requires an exception from zoning ordinance sections 30-300, 30-413.6(1), and 30-630.1(a)(1).
The application is necessary because the proposed building does not meet the required front yard setback.
The case is filed under BZA 14-2026.
The case is assigned to the Board of Zoning Appeals.

Why It Matters

This application determines whether a specific housing development can proceed despite failing to comply with standard city front-yard spacing requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a front yard setback requirement?

It is a zoning rule that dictates how far a building must be set back from the front property line.

Why does this project need an exception?

The proposed building design does not comply with the specific front yard distance requirements for the R-7 zoning district.

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Public Housing Development

The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority is actively pursuing new residential construction within the R-7 district.

Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority

Connected Entities

otherS000-0115/016“Tax parcel number for the property.”Map →

location6th District“The city district where the property is located.”Map →

organizationRichmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority“Applicant for the zoning exception.”Map →

otherBZA 14-2026“Case file number.”Map →

location1100 Decatur Street“The site of the proposed construction.”Map →

Sources

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