ADU rules for Stephens City
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Stephens City, VA
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# of Properties
1,305
Owner-occupied
83%
Zoning districts
14
Avg Home Value
$327,336
Median Lot Size
0.13 acres
Avg Income
$81,395
Residential Types:
1,305 housing units
Single Family
100%
Zoning Districts:
1,624 parcels · 14 districts
NDD
49%(788)
R-3
16%(265)
R-2
15%(238)
B-1
6%(104)
Other
14%(229)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Stephens City, VA?
Stephens City, 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
Max Units
- –0 ADUs per lot
Parking
- –2 off-street spaces per ADU; on same lot for 1-, 2-, 3-family dwellings; shared parking allowed across structures if total equals required; no ADU-specific waivers or transit-based reductions.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU rental prohibited; internal/attached ADU not authorized and cannot be rented
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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