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Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Wythe, VA
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# of Properties
16,779
Owner-occupied
68%
Zoning districts
11
Avg Home Value
$130,022
Median Lot Size
1.79 acres
Avg Income
$61,708
Residential Types:
16,779 housing units
Single Family
1%
2-3 Family
49%
Apts (4+ units)
2%
Other
49%
Zoning Districts:
121 parcels · 11 districts
R-2
40%(48)
R-1
27%(33)
CG
11%(13)
NZ
9%(11)
Other
13%(16)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Wythe, VA?
Unincorporated Wythe, VA follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU size must be smaller than the primary structure; cap set to primary building area minus 1 sq ft.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU size must be smaller than the primary structure (uses primary gross building area if available, otherwise habitable area).
Max Units
- –1 accessory dwelling per lot (where permitted)
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement for ADUs.
Parking
- –No off-street parking required for ADUs; additional parking may be required as a Special Use Permit condition.
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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