ADUs are allowed in MorgantownTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Morgantown, WV
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# of Properties
9,418
Owner-occupied
69%
Zoning districts
15
Avg Home Value
$187,635
Median Lot Size
0.13 acres
Avg Income
$60,359
Residential Types:
9,418 housing units
Single Family
58%
2-3 Family
10%
Apts (4+ units)
12%
Condos
1%
Other
19%
Zoning Districts:
11,569 parcels · 15 districts
R-1A
52%(5,960)
R-1
20%(2,301)
R-3
6%(736)
B-4
6%(691)
Other
16%(1,881)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Morgantown, WV?
Morgantown, WV 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: Conditional Use Permit
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 50% of the single-family dwelling’s first-floor gross floor area (Wiles Hill Gateway Overlay).
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner occupancy not required
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; WHGOD cap 1; otherwise citywide table applies
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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