ADU rules for Unincorporated Craig
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Craig, VA
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
# of Properties
2,169
Owner-occupied
48%
Zoning districts
11
Median Lot Size
0.13 acres
Avg Income
$81,614
Residential Types:
2,169 housing units
Single Family
100%
Zoning Districts:
7,083 parcels · 11 districts
A-1
47%(3,333)
R-1
30%(2,108)
RR
17%(1,204)
B-1
4%(289)
Other
2%(149)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Craig, VA?
Unincorporated Craig, VA follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
- –Detached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Parking
- –No ADU-specific parking standards; general county rules apply: 1 space per dwelling unit for single- and two-family; 1.5 spaces per dwelling unit for apartments and townhouses.
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)
What's allowed on your lot?
These are the municipality-wide rules. What's allowed on a specific property also depends on state laws, setbacks, floor area ratio, lot coverage, environmental constraints, topography, and other property-specific factors. Search your address on FutureLot to see what's allowed on your property.
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