ADUs are allowed in CharlestonTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Charleston, WV
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# of Properties
24,378
Owner-occupied
71%
Zoning districts
18
Avg Home Value
$129,730
Median Lot Size
0.16 acres
Avg Income
$81,693
Residential Types:
24,378 housing units
Single Family
68%
2-3 Family
3%
Apts (4+ units)
4%
Condos
1%
Other
24%
Zoning Districts:
29,308 parcels · 18 districts
R-4
55%(16,087)
R-6
13%(3,889)
R-2
11%(3,197)
R-8
5%(1,319)
Other
16%(4,816)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Charleston, WV?
Charleston, 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: By Right
Max Units
- –1 ADU per single-family dwelling and lot of record (citywide).
- –0 ADUs on duplex and multifamily lots (not permitted).
- –1 ADU per single-family dwelling and lot of record (NRO).
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy either the principal or ADU
Parking
- –1 space per ADU bedroom; no on-site parking required within the Neighborhood Reinvestment Overlay District for single-family, ADUs, and duplexes (NRO supersedes base ADU parking).
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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