Prince William County caps accessory-building coverage at 25 percent of the yard in which they sit. In the A-1 Agricultural district new lots must be at least ten acres with a minimum 100-foot lot width. Coverage and lot standards vary by zoning district.
Under Zoning Ordinance section 32-300.03, the maximum coverage for all accessory buildings on a lot is 25 percent of the yard in which the accessory buildings, or any portion, are located. Overall lot and density standards vary by district: section 32-301.05 requires A-1 Agricultural new lots to be at least ten acres (one acre for certain section 25-6 lots) with a minimum lot width of 100 feet. Residential districts set their own minimum lot area, width, and impervious-coverage figures. Confirm the applicable maximums for your zoning district with Development Services.
Exceeding the 25 percent accessory-yard coverage or district lot standards is a zoning violation; permits will be denied and existing over-coverage may require removal or a variance.
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