ADUs are allowed in Big Stone GapTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Big Stone Gap, VA
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# of Properties
3,909
Owner-occupied
45%
Zoning districts
11
Avg Home Value
$65,608
Median Lot Size
0.12 acres
Avg Income
$48,896
Residential Types:
3,909 housing units
Single Family
100%
Zoning Districts:
6,896 parcels · 11 districts
R-3
64%(4,446)
R-2
10%(717)
B-2
8%(546)
R-1
6%(380)
Other
12%(807)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Big Stone Gap, VA?
Big Stone Gap, VA follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Special Permit
- –Detached ADU: Special Permit
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; parking must be on the same lot as the dwelling; off-site parking allowed only for institutional/non-residential uses; BZA may waive/reduce; B-3 has no off-street parking requirements.
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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