ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated CumberlandTypes:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Cumberland, VA
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# of Parcels
9,570
Zoning districts
30
Avg Parcel Value
$210,430
Median Parcel Size
5.00 acres
Zoning Districts:
9,642 parcels · 30 districts
A-2
80%(7,695)
R-2
10%(1,002)
R-3
2%(221)
R-1
2%(207)
Other
5%(517)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Cumberland, VA?
Unincorporated Cumberland, VA follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
- –Detached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Parking
- –1 space/du (2 in R-2M); no max; general residential rule applies to added units; parking must be on the same lot as the main building
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU guest house may not be rented; cannot be used as a principal or permanent dwelling.
- –Internal/Attached ADU has no rental restrictions stated.
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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