ADUs are allowed in ParkersburgTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Parkersburg, WV
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# of Properties
15,860
Owner-occupied
74%
Zoning districts
15
Avg Home Value
$86,043
Median Lot Size
0.14 acres
Avg Income
$52,054
Residential Types:
15,860 housing units
Single Family
68%
2-3 Family
2%
Apts (4+ units)
5%
Other
25%
Zoning Districts:
20,126 parcels · 15 districts
R-3
35%(6,974)
R-2
24%(4,793)
R-4
14%(2,828)
B-2
11%(2,284)
Other
16%(3,247)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Parkersburg, WV?
Parkersburg, 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
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size must be less than the principal dwelling’s total square footage.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU size must be less than the principal dwelling’s total square footage.
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy the principal residence, majority of the year.
Parking
- –0 spaces/ADU; no max; if an ADU displaces an existing required off-street space, it must be replaced on-site per zoning district; otherwise no new parking is required.
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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