ADU rules for Richlands
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Richlands, VA
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
# of Properties
2,636
Owner-occupied
64%
Zoning districts
9
Avg Home Value
$64,448
Median Lot Size
0.28 acres
Avg Income
$41,784
Residential Types:
2,636 housing units
Single Family
100%
Zoning Districts:
3,216 parcels · 9 districts
R-2
70%(2,242)
B-2
15%(487)
R-1
8%(273)
M-1
5%(168)
Other
1%(46)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Richlands, VA?
Richlands, 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
Parking
- –2 spaces total (1 per dwelling unit; ADU adds 1); spaces must be on the same lot as the main building; no ADU-specific waivers or transit-based reductions.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU cannot be created or rented at all (not allowed to be used as a dwelling).
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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