ADU rules for Chase City
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Chase City, VA
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# of Properties
1,411
Owner-occupied
59%
Zoning districts
21
Avg Home Value
$68,150
Median Lot Size
0.32 acres
Avg Income
$45,999
Residential Types:
1,411 housing units
Single Family
100%
Zoning Districts:
1,742 parcels · 21 districts
R2
41%(722)
R1
27%(470)
R3
12%(217)
B3
6%(96)
Other
14%(237)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Chase City, VA?
Chase 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 permitted
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; max none; ADUs follow residential standard (unlisted use = most similar listed use); on-site parking required; off-site parking up to 600 ft allowed only for non-dwellings; spaces required before occupancy.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU rental prohibited; accessory structures cannot be used as dwellings (No such accessory structure shall be used for housekeeping purposes).
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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ADU rules in other Virginia municipalities
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