Sec. 15-285.A
Extracted standards
5 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Other
- ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage. affidavit required
Prior to using an attached second dwelling unit, the property owner(s) must file with the Goochland County Circuit Court Clerk an affidavit stating that an attached second dwelling unit is on the property and agreeing to comply with each of the use standards.
- ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage. emergency access
Emergency vehicle access must be provided and maintained to the second 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. occupancy restriction
Only persons related to a resident of the principal dwelling can reside in the accessory 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. rental restriction
The second dwelling unit cannot be rented separately from the principal dwelling.
- ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage. safety equipment
A working smoke detector and a working carbon monoxide monitor must be installed and maintained in the second dwelling unit.
From the ordinance
One additional attached dwelling unit per lot is allowed. Only persons related to a resident of the principal dwelling can reside in the accessory dwelling unit.