Land use · Surry, Virginia

Accessory apartment

Named in 10 of this ordinance’s zoning districts.

How this ordinance defines it

The operative definition is the local one. Codes routinely subdivide a category into tiers — “day care 2, family”, “group home 2” — and attach different permissions to each, so only Surry’s own text settles what this covers.

by the owner or occupant of the property and their guests. RESIDENTIAL USES ** Accessory apartment .** An accessory dwelling unit on the same lot as a single-family detached dwelling or a commercial use that is clearly incidental

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commercial* | | Stable, private* | **RESIDENTIAL USES** | Use | |-----| | Accessory apartment * | | Dwelling, single-family, detached | | Dwelling, single-family, farm | | Family day care home | | Group home |

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or health hazard to adjoining or nearby property owners. ## Sec. 4-501. - Accessory apartment . ### A. Intent. Accessory apartments afford an opportunity for the development of small rental units designed to meet the special housing

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Where it is allowed here

Permitted by right8

Allowed outright — no hearing needed.

Conditional / special use2

Allowed only after a discretionary approval.