Bill > HB4754

This bill amends West Virginia's zoning ordinance laws to prohibit municipalities from including provisions that require a minimum lot size for a parcel or lot containing an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) that is larger than the minimum lot size required for other single-family dwellings or townhouses within the same zoning district. An accessory dwelling unit, often referred to as an ADU, is a secondary housing unit on a single-family residential lot, such as a basement apartment or a detached backyard cottage. The intent of this change is to prevent zoning regulations from creating an undue burden on the creation of ADUs by mandating excessively large lot sizes, thereby potentially encouraging more diverse housing options.

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http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4754&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill