ADU rules for Boykins
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Boykins, VA
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# of Parcels
730
Zoning districts
9
Avg Parcel Value
$124,122
Zoning Districts:
732 parcels · 9 districts
R1
59%(429)
R2
22%(164)
B1
13%(92)
M2
4%(27)
Other
3%(20)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Boykins, VA?
Boykins, 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
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; no ADU-specific waivers; off-street parking required on the same lot as the main building.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU cannot be occupied or rented. Tourist-home rentals allowed only in R-2 with CUP; R-1 prohibits home occupations including rental of rooms to tourists.
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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