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

Is your property eligible for an ADU?

# of Properties

36,241

Owner-occupied

56%

Zoning districts

Avg Home Value

$56,972

Median Lot Size

0.44 acres

Avg Income

$57,533

Residential Types:

36,241 housing units

Single Family

46%

Other

54%

Zoning Districts:

45,328 parcels · 10 districts

69%(31,278)

26%(11,680)

4%(1,966)

1%(263)

Other

0%(141)

ADU Rules

What can you build in Unincorporated Raleigh, WV?

Unincorporated Raleigh, WV follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.

Eligibility

–Internal / Attached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
–Detached ADU: Conditional Use Permit

Owner Occupancy

–Owner-occupancy not required.

Parking

–2 spaces per dwelling unit; no max. No ADU-specific reductions; off-street parking required for new or enlarged buildings; none required for uses existing as of the ordinance's effective date.

Rental Restrictions

–Detached guest houses not allowed to be rented; only occasional housing for guests

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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