ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated PutnamTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Putnam, WV
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# of Properties
20,584
Owner-occupied
76%
Zoning districts
15
Avg Home Value
$154,280
Median Lot Size
0.41 acres
Avg Income
$89,441
Residential Types:
20,584 housing units
Single Family
63%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Other
36%
Zoning Districts:
27,259 parcels · 15 districts
NZ
62%(16,846)
R1
22%(5,944)
R2
8%(2,122)
C1
3%(882)
Other
5%(1,465)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Putnam, WV?
Unincorporated Putnam, 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: Conditional Use Permit
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement for ADUs; EDHO units require owner-occupancy.
Parking
- –No ADU-specific parking minimum or maximum is stated; parking for unlisted uses is determined by the Planning Officer; off-street parking must be on the same premises.
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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