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Approval of Special Use Permit for 6241 Forest Hill Avenue for Two Single-Family Detached Dwellings

  • When: 2024/12/09
  • Address: 6241 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond, VA
  • City: Richmond
  • State: Virginia
  • Size: 0.412 acres
  • Category: Spot Rezoning
  • Asset Class: Detached Housing
  • Property Type: Single Family Residential
  • Applicant: Mark Stafford Reece

The Richmond City Council approved a special use permit for 6241 Forest Hill Avenue to allow two single-family detached dwellings on a single lot. The additional dwelling, located above a garage, exceeds accessory dwelling unit size requirements and requires a special use permit. The project aligns with the Richmond 300 Master Plan, which designates the area as residential with a focus on maintaining neighborhood character. Key conditions include material specifications and screening for mechanical equipment.

Why it Matters

This decision supports increased housing options while preserving the character of residential neighborhoods.

Source

Allowed Uses: Two single-family detached dwellings on a single lot.

Density: Approximately 5 units per acre.

Maximum Building Height: Two stories

Previous Zoning: R-2 Single-Family Residential District