ADU rules for Unincorporated Berkeley
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Berkeley, WV
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# of Properties
46,243
Owner-occupied
81%
Zoning districts
8
Avg Home Value
$217,851
Median Lot Size
0.39 acres
Avg Income
$88,644
Residential Types:
46,243 housing units
Single Family
79%
2-3 Family
1%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Other
19%
Zoning Districts:
54,577 parcels · 8 districts
NZ
100%(54,519)
MUR
0%(32)
UR
0%(17)
R-LI-C
0%(3)
Other
0%(6)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Berkeley, WV?
Unincorporated Berkeley, WV 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 ADU per parcel
- –No more than two dwelling units (primary and accessory) on any single parcel.
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy required; must remain in single ownership.
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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