ADU rules for Stanley
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Stanley, VA
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
# of Properties
782
Owner-occupied
43%
Zoning districts
6
Avg Home Value
$133,823
Median Lot Size
0.44 acres
Avg Income
$52,595
Residential Types:
782 housing units
Single Family
75%
2-3 Family
14%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Other
11%
Zoning Districts:
862 parcels · 6 districts
MDR
88%(756)
TC
5%(45)
HDR
4%(33)
HC
2%(16)
Other
1%(12)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Stanley, VA?
Stanley, 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
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals require a special use permit in MDR/HDR; occupancy and parking limits apply; a business license and management plan are required.
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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