Land use · Essex County Unincorporated, Virginia

Alternative dwelling

Named in 10 of this ordinance’s zoning districts.

How this ordinance defines it

The operative definition is the local one. Codes routinely subdivide a category into tiers — “day care 2, family”, “group home 2” — and attach different permissions to each, so only Essex County Unincorporated’s own text settles what this covers.

or may not have a foundation. Accessory building or structure does not include alternative dwellings , motorhomes, travel trailers or other recreational vehicles. **Accessory dwelling unit** means a dwelling that exists as part of a principal dwelling

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segregated in ownership from the principal single-family dwelling unit. (e) A manufactured home, alternative dwelling , or recreational vehicle, travel trailer, camper, or similar vehicle shall not be used as an accessory dwelling unit. (f) An accessory

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Where it is allowed here

Conditional / special use10

Allowed only after a discretionary approval.