ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated NottowayTypes:DetachedInternal
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Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Nottoway, VA
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# of Properties
2
Zoning districts
20
Zoning Districts:
7,330 parcels · 20 districts
A-1
54%(3,949)
C-1
27%(1,967)
UR/RR
13%(957)
GB
3%(224)
Other
3%(233)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Nottoway, VA?
Unincorporated Nottoway, VA follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: By Right
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Parking
- –2 spaces/ADU; off-street spaces must be on the same lot or within 500 ft; on-street spaces may count in traditional developments; shared parking may be approved; PD-1 districts may allow reductions and count on-street spaces toward requirements.
Rental Restrictions
- –Minimum rental term is weekly or longer; short-term or nightly rentals are not permitted unless approved as a separate transient lodging use (e.g., Bed & Breakfast).
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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