VirginiaZoning; developmental and use of accessory dwelling units.
What it does
Zoning; development and use of accessory dwelling units. Requires a locality to include in its zoning ordinances for single-family residential zoning districts accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, as defined in the bill, as a permitted accessory use. The bill requires a person to seek a permit for an ADU from the locality, requires the locality to issue such permit if the person meets certain requirements enumerated in the bill, and restricts the fee for such permit to $100 or less.
More detail
The bill prohibits the locality from requiring (i) dedicated parking for the ADU; (ii) lot sizes or setbacks for the ADU greater than that of the primary dwelling; (iii) consanguinity or affinity between the occupants of the ADU and the primary dwelling; and (iv) redundant water, sewer, or septic capacity for the ADU. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2025.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2024
- Nov 18Left in Counties, Cities and TownsLatest
- Feb 2Continued to 2025 with substitute in Counties, Cities and Towns (Voice Vote)
- Feb 2Committee substitute posted to LIS only 24106777D-H1
- Feb 1Subcommittee recommends continuing to 2025 with substitute (Voice Vote)
- Feb 1House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
- Jan 23Assigned CC & T sub: Subcommittee #2Minor
- Jan 17Impact statement from DHCD/CLG (HB900)
- Jan 9Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and TownsMinor
- Jan 9Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24100886DIntroduced