Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Fayette, WV

Is your property eligible for an ADU?

# of Properties

21,484

Owner-occupied

63%

Zoning districts

Avg Home Value

$42,737

Median Lot Size

0.55 acres

Avg Income

$56,324

Residential Types:

21,484 housing units

Single Family

45%

2-3 Family

Apts (4+ units)

Other

53%

Zoning Districts:

140 parcels · 13 districts

25%(35)

NRS

24%(34)

15%(21)

8%(11)

Other

28%(39)

ADU Rules

What can you build in Unincorporated Fayette, WV?

Unincorporated Fayette, WV 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

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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