VirginiaZoning; development 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 $500 or less.
More detail
The bill prohibits the locality from requiring (i) dedicated parking for the ADU except in densely developed neighborhoods; (ii) setbacks for the ADU greater than that of the primary dwelling; and (iii) consanguinity or affinity between the occupants of the ADU and the primary dwelling. The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2026. This bill was incorporated into HB 2533.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Feb 4Left in Counties, Cities and TownsLatest
- Jan 23Subcommittee recommends incorporating into HB2533-Sewell (Voice Vote)
- Jan 13Assigned CCT sub: Subcommittee #2Minor
- Jan 6Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and TownsMinor
- Jan 6Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25102648DIntroduced