Residential Standards Visual Survey Responses

Below is a summary of the verified responses received for the Residential Standards Visual Survey. Questions with multiple choices are shown in a bar graph format. The comments provided at the end have not been edited or checked for spelling, accuracy or feasibility. All comments will be considered as the update process continues. 

Questions 1 through 4 were demographic information for staff reference only. 

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5. Covered porches should be allowed to encroach into the front yard setback.

856 responses

6. Currently, under the Town’s existing zoning code, open decks are allowed to take up 5% of the lot area in addition to the 25% maximum lot coverage for a total of 30%. 

Should any of the following be included in the 5% currently allowed for open decks, assuming that any additional stormwater runoff can be mitigated? (Choose all preferred options.) 

824 responses

7. Would you support allowing an additional 5% lot coverage to the current maximum of 30% (which includes 5% for open decks) for a total of 35% for any of the following, assuming that any additional stormwater runoff can be mitigated? (Choose all preferred options.) 

824 responses

8. Driveways, which are included in current lot coverage calculations, should be limited to a certain area of the front yard. 

821 responses

9. Do you support allowing accessory living units (ALU) in residential neighborhoods in the Town of Vienna. Choose one of the following. 

813 responses

10. Which of the following types of ALUs do you feel would be appropriate for Vienna residential neighborhoods? See examples above and choose all preferred options. 

813 responses

11. Cottage housing is appropriate in areas next to commercial businesses, shopping centers, and office buildings. 

811 responses

12. Cottage housing should be age restricted, for example, only 55 years of age and older should be allowed to live in a cottage community. 

811 responses

13. New multi-unit developments should have open space as an amenity based on the number of units. Choose only one response.

806 responses

14. What type of open space do you think should be required to be included in multi-unit developments? See examples above and choose all preferred options. 

806 responses

15. If you have any additional comments or thoughts you would like to share about residential standards for the zoning code update, please share them here: 

303 comments

Residential Standards Visual Survey Responses