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Richmond BZA approves ‘Nana Pod’ accessory dwelling for Winburns with occupancy condition

Richmond Board of Zoning Appeals · October 15, 2025
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The Richmond Board of Zoning Appeals approved a special-exception accessory dwelling at 432 S. 22nd St. for Martell and Shannon Winburn, accepting staff findings and two written commitments including a revised occupancy condition that the unit 'shall not be occupied' until permits and final inspection are complete.

Richmond — On Oct. 25 the Richmond Board of Zoning Appeals voted to approve a special-exception accessory dwelling unit for Martell and Shannon Winburn at 432 South 22nd Street, according to the record.

The petitioners described the structure as a secondary residential unit they called the "Nana Pod." "We affectionately refer to that as the Nana Pod," one petitioner said, adding the unit would be about 512 square feet (16 by 32 feet) and that "all the utilities will be tied into that of the primary residence." Staff recommended approval, saying the city's Unified…

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