Land use · Lexington, Virginia

accessory dwelling unit

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 Lexington’s own text settles what this covers.

*[Amended 10-17-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-08; 2-15-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-01]* #### A. Accessory dwelling unit (ADU). **(1) Purpose.** In Lexington, accessory dwellings are intended to provide additional housing options. Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) increase options for

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for housekeeping purposes unless the accessory building is in compliance with the detached accessory dwelling unit use and design standards in § 420-11.1A. **ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT - ATTACHED** A complete independent dwelling unit, with kitchen and bath,

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Where it is allowed here

Permitted by right2

Allowed outright — no hearing needed.