10.30.140 Accessory Dwelling Units

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• ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage. allowed only as accessoryAccessory useA secondary activity customarily incidental to the main use of the lot — a garage, a home office. to single-familySingle-family dwellingOne dwelling unit on its own lot, usually detached from its neighbours. detached dwelling

  An accessory dwelling unit is allowed only as accessory to a single-family detached dwelling.

• ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage. must comply with all dimensional standards of principal building

  Such structures shall comply with all dimensional standards that apply to the principal building.

• ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage. contained within principal dwelling may not equal existing finished sq ftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000. unless duplexTwo-family dwellingTwo dwelling units in one building — a duplex. approval

  An accessory dwelling unit that is contained within a single-family dwelling may not equal the existing finished square footage of the principal dwelling, such as a basement, attic, or additional level, unless approval is sought to permit a second dwelling unit (duplex).

• Detached ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage.: min 600 sq ftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000., max 50% of principal dwelling gross sq ftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.600 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  The floor area of a detached accessory dwelling unit shall be a minimum of 600 square feet in finished floor area and shall not exceed a maximum of fifty percent (50%) of the existing gross square footage of the principal dwelling.

• Detached ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage. exterior appearance consistent with principal dwelling

  A detached accessory dwelling unit shall have an exterior appearance consistent with the principal dwelling.

• Only one ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage. per parcel1 units

  Only one accessory dwelling is permitted per parcel.

• ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage. cannot be subdivided or segregated in ownership

  An accessory dwelling unit shall not be subdivided or otherwise segregated in ownership from the principal single-family dwelling unit.

• ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage. must obtain proper permits and comply with VDH and building code

  An accessory dwelling shall obtain all proper permits and comply with all applicable requirements of the Virginia Department of Health, the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, and local ordinances.

• Manufactured homeManufactured homeA dwelling built in a factory to a federal standard and transported to the site., alternative dwelling, RV, etc. not allowed as ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage.

  A manufactured home, alternative dwelling, or recreational vehicle, travel trailer, camper, or similar vehicle shall not be used as an accessory dwelling unit.