ADUs are allowed in Rocky MountTypes:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Rocky Mount, VA
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# of Properties
2,329
Owner-occupied
70%
Zoning districts
13
Avg Home Value
$206,612
Median Lot Size
0.43 acres
Avg Income
$62,333
Residential Types:
2,329 housing units
Single Family
96%
Apts (4+ units)
4%
Zoning Districts:
3,075 parcels · 13 districts
R1
40%(1,233)
R2
18%(545)
GB
11%(324)
RB
9%(286)
Other
22%(687)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Rocky Mount, VA?
Rocky Mount, 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
Owner Occupancy
- –There is no owner-occupancy requirement for ADUs.
Parking
- –2 spaces/ADU; on the same lot as the principal building; spaces cannot satisfy other uses' requirements; no max stated; admin may require additional parking for health/safety
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU cannot be established or rented; attached ADU may be rented only on a monthly or longer basis (no short-term rentals).
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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