ADUs are allowed in ShepherdstownTypes:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Shepherdstown, WV
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# of Parcels
520
Zoning districts
12
Avg Parcel Value
$594,956
Median Parcel Size
0.17 acres
Zoning Districts:
557 parcels · 12 districts
R-2
56%(310)
PUD
10%(57)
RC
10%(53)
SU
6%(35)
Other
18%(102)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Shepherdstown, WV?
Shepherdstown, WV follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: By Right
- –Detached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Max Units
- –1 ADU per single-family lot
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals under four months classified as boardinghouses and regulated as transient lodging; not treated as home occupations
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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