ADU rules for Unincorporated Lee
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Lee, VA
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# of Properties
236
Owner-occupied
53%
Zoning districts
13
Avg Home Value
$44,203
Median Lot Size
0.06 acres
Avg Income
$39,172
Residential Types:
236 housing units
Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
46,123 parcels · 13 districts
NZ
67%(30,862)
R1
22%(10,181)
VC
4%(1,676)
R2
3%(1,437)
Other
4%(1,967)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Lee, VA?
Unincorporated Lee, 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
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU: not rentable to the public; only domestic employees, caretakers, or service-tenants may occupy. A-1 district: occupancy limited to immediate family; rentals to non-family barred (must appear in lease). Manufactured home on a lot with another dwelling: occupancy limited to immediate family or one tenant/caretaker (disclose in lease). Short-term rentals under one week are not permitted.
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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