ADU rules for Rural Retreat
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Rural Retreat, VA
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
# of Properties
1,404
Owner-occupied
67%
Zoning districts
7
Avg Home Value
$176,660
Median Lot Size
0.65 acres
Avg Income
$63,504
Residential Types:
1,404 housing units
Single Family
70%
2-3 Family
11%
Apts (4+ units)
7%
Other
12%
Zoning Districts:
1,576 parcels · 7 districts
R-2
57%(898)
R-1
22%(339)
CG
17%(264)
CN
3%(44)
Other
2%(31)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Rural Retreat, VA?
Rural Retreat, 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 per dwelling unit; no ADU-specific reductions/waivers; parking must be located on the same lot as the principal building
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
Rules change at the town line. Check the municipality your property is actually in.
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