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Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Dillwyn, VA

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# of Parcels
328
Zoning districts
6
Avg Parcel Value
$112,568
Median Parcel Size
0.50 acres
Zoning Districts:
328 parcels · 6 districts
R-1
83%(272)
B-1
12%(40)
M-1
3%(10)
M-2
1%(4)
Other
1%(2)

ADU Rules

What can you build in Dillwyn, VA?

Dillwyn, VA follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.

Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits

  • –Maximum size of 33.3% of the primary dwelling’s floor area (applies in R-1 and R-2).

Detached ADU Size Limits

  • –Maximum size of 33.3% of the primary dwelling’s square footage

Max Units

  • –1 per lot (R-1, R-2)

Owner Occupancy

  • –No owner-occupancy requirement for ADUs.

Rental Restrictions

  • –ADU occupancy limited to an immediate family member; may not be rented to the general public.

ADU State Law

What can you build in Virginia?

  • –Virginia does not have a statewide ADU mandate; ADU rules are set by individual municipalities.
  • –Building/fire codes are set statewide, but whether an ADU is allowed is local zoning.
  • –SB 304 would have mandated ADUs. It passed the Virginia Senate in 2024 but was continued/left in House committee (i.e., not enacted statewide)

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