Land use · Hamilton, Virginia

accessory dwelling units

Named in 2 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 Hamilton’s own text settles what this covers.

Accessory structures can be attached or detached, depending upon their use and construction. ** Accessory Dwelling Unit .** A subordinate dwelling unit in a main building for use as a complete, independent living facility with provision within the accessory

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until residential development occurs. This district, although primarily residential single-family detached, may include accessory dwelling units approved as a Special Use Permit by the Town Council. Certain other uses necessary to support a residential district or provide

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Where it is allowed here

Conditional / special use2

Allowed only after a discretionary approval.