ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated SpotsylvaniaTypes:DetachedInternal
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Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Spotsylvania, VA
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# of Properties
10
Zoning districts
43
Zoning Districts:
68,920 parcels · 43 districts
R-1
23%(15,730)
RU
19%(13,013)
A-2
14%(9,925)
A-3
12%(8,585)
Other
31%(21,667)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Spotsylvania, VA?
Unincorporated Spotsylvania, 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: Conditional Use Permit
Max Units
- –MU-1 to MU-5: 1 ADU/lot (max 2 units: 1 principal + 1 accessory)
Parking
- –1 space/bedroom (Accessory dwellings, Village district); on-street parking may satisfy all requirements; reductions may be approved when warranted
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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