1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Alexandria City, Virginia.
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Alexandria City Council approved an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) policy on January 23, 2021, codified in the Zoning Ordinance under provisions for Accessory Dwellings. ADUs are permitted in residential zones subject to owner-occupancy at the time of application and construction, tiered setbacks based on structure height, and a prohibition on use as short-term rentals.
1 cities in Alexandria City have their own accessory structures rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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