Design Guidelines for the City of Chesapeake

On May 15, 2007, City Council adopted a Design Guidelines Manual for development and redevelopment in the City as Appendix M of the 2026 Comprehensive Plan.

The manual focuses on mixed-use, infill and gateway development. The guidelines also include strategies to enhance the character of Chesapeake’s rural areas.

Design Guidelines

FINAL Design Guidelines Manual (August 28, 2007) – 123 pgs, 22 MB PDF

FINAL Design Guidelines Manual (high-resolution print version) 54 MB PDF

Cover & Acknowledgements

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
   18 pgs – 1.8 MB PDF
   
   
   1. Executive Summary
   2. Overview
   3. Three Overlay Districts
   4. Purpose of the Manual
   5. Development of the Manual
   6. How to use the Manual
   7. Definitions


2. Mixed-use and Infill Development in the Urban Overlay District
   32 pgs – 6.8 MB PDF
   
   
   • Overlay Map
     1. Intent
     2. Land Use and Density
     3. Neighborhood Framework
     4. Site Planning
     5. Streetscape and Open Space
     6. Signage
     7. Lighting
     8. Architecture


3. Mixed-use and Infill Development in the Suburban Overlay District
   33 pgs – 8.9 MB PDF
   
   
   • Overlay Map
     1. Intent
     2. Land Use and Building Density
     3. Neighborhood Framework
     4. Site Planning
     5. Streetscape and Open Space
     6. Signage
     7. Lighting
     8. Architecture


4. Development in the Rural Overlay District
   17 pgs – 3.1 MB PDF
   
   
   • Overlay Map
     1. Intent
     2. Implementation Techniques
     3. Land Use and Building Density
     4. Clustering
     5. Guidelines for Cluster Development
     6. Guidelines for Non-Cluster Development


5. Gateways
   6 pgs – 1.2 MB PDF


6. Public Art
   3 pgs – 433 kb PDF


7. Site Design & Architectural Review Process
   3 pgs – 174 kb PDF

BIBLIOGRAPHY

APPENDIX

• Appendix A – Visual Preference Survey Report
  34 pgs – 1.9 MB PDF

Related Resources

• Mixed Use Zoning Ordinance

Contact the Planning Department if you have any questions planning@cityofchesapeake.net