Earlier editions: 2026-09
Chapter XXXII — PLANNING AND LAND USE›Article VI — DISTRICT REGULATIONS
Danville Municipal Code § 32-23 D-1 Two Family District
Danville Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Danville
Cite as: Danville Municipal Code § 32-23 · Text as of 2026-10-04
32-23.1 Definitions.¶
Words and phrases as used in this section shall be as defined under Section 32-22.2.
(Ord. #2023-06, § 2)
32-23.2 Allowed Uses.¶
The following uses are allowed within the D-l Two Family District:
a. All the uses designated for the R-6 district in Section 32-22;
b. A detached two (2) family dwelling (duplex) on each lot and uses normally auxiliary thereto.
(Ord. #2023-06, § 2)
32-23.3 Conditional Uses; Uses Requiring a Land Use Permit and/or Development Plan.¶
The following uses are allowed within the D-l Two Family District upon the issuance of a land use permit and/or development plan permit:
a. All the uses designated for the R-6 district in Section 32-22.
(Ord. #2023-06, § 2)
32-23.4 Minimum Lot Area, Width and Depth.¶
a. Area of Lot. No two (2) family dwelling of other structure permitted in the D-l district shall be erected or placed on a lot smaller than eight thousand (8,000) square feet in area.
b. Width of Lot. Lot width provisions for the D-l district shall be the same as those for the R-10 district (Section 32-22.6.b).
c. Depth of Lot. Lot depth provisions for the D-l district shall be the same as those for the R-6 district (Section 32-22.6.c).
(Ord. #2023-06, § 2)
32-23.4.5 Prohibited Uses.¶
a. Short term rentals.
(Ord. 2024-06, § 2)
32-23.5 Minimum Setback Requirements for a Primary Structure.¶
a. Side Yard. Side yard provisions for the D-l district shall be the same as those for the R-10 district (Section 32-22.7).
b. Front Yard Setback. Setback (front yard) provisions for the D-l district shall be the same as those for the R-6 district (Section 32-22.7).
c. Rear Yard. Rear yard provisions for the D-l district shall be the same as those for the R-6 district (Section 32-22.7).
(Ord. #2023-06, § 2)
32-23.6 Maximum Building Height for a Primary Structure.¶
Building height provisions for a primary structure within the D-l district shall be the same as those for the R-6 district (Section 32-22.8.).
(Ord. #2023-06, § 2)
32-23.7 Minimum Setbacks for Accessory Structures.¶
Minimum setbacks for an accessory structure within the D-l district shall be the same as those for the R-6 district (Section 32-22.9).
(Ord. #2023-06, § 2)
32-23.8 Maximum Height for Accessory Structures.¶
Maximum height for an accessory structure in the D-l district shall be the same as those for the R-6 district (Section 32-22.10).
(Ord. #2023-06, § 2)
32-23.9 Fencing and Retaining Walls.¶
Design and setback criteria for fencing and retaining walls shall be as specified under Section 32-22.11.
(Ord. #2023-06, § 2)
32-23.10 Additional Development Standards.¶
Additional Development Standards shall be as specified under Section 32.22.12.
(Ord. #2023-06, § 2)
32-23.11 Off-Street Parking.¶
a. Minimum On-Site Parking Requirement. Each lot shall have a minimum of two (2) off-street parking spaces. The spaces shall be provided in an enclosed garage structure that meets the setback requirements of each district. The garage dimensions as measured from the face of the interior walls shall be at least twenty (20) feet wide and twenty-two (22) feet deep.
b. Side-loaded garages. Driveways serving side-loaded garages shall have a minimum width of twenty-four (24) feet and be served by a minimum five (5) foot depth back-out area located beyond the interior side wall of the garage to facilitate vehicle back-out maneuvers.
(Ord. #2023-06, § 2)
32-23.12 Granting of Land Use or Variance Permits.¶
Land Use Permits for the conditional uses listed in subsection 32-23.3 and Variance permits to modify the provisions in subsections 32-23.4 through 32-23.11, may be granted in accordance with Section 32-3 of the Danville Municipal Code.
(Ord. #2023-06, § 2)
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