ADU rules for Front Royal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Front Royal, VA
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# of Properties
7,120
Owner-occupied
67%
Zoning districts
20
Avg Home Value
$382,661
Median Lot Size
0.20 acres
Avg Income
$78,009
Residential Types:
7,120 housing units
Single Family
95%
Apts (4+ units)
5%
Zoning Districts:
10,308 parcels · 20 districts
R-1
36%(3,719)
R-3
23%(2,398)
C-1
13%(1,349)
R-2
10%(980)
Other
18%(1,862)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Front Royal, VA?
Front Royal, 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
Max Units
- –1 accessory-building ADU per lot
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement.
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals under 30 days require a Special Use Permit; must comply with the town's short-term rental standards.
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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