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Rockbridge County hears EDA plan to expand R‑2 zones, ADUs and PUDs to address workforce housing
Summary
At a Jan. 28 work session the Rockbridge County Board of Supervisors heard EDA housing subcommittee recommendations to expand targeted R‑2 zoning, allow accessory dwelling units and explore planned unit developments to boost workforce housing near utilities; planners will review the proposals with the planning commission in February.
The Rockbridge County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 28 heard a set of housing recommendations from the Economic Development Authority’s housing subcommittee aimed at increasing workforce housing through targeted R‑2 zoning expansions, new allowances for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and exploration of planned unit development (PUD) tools.
The recommendations were presented by an EDA representative, who said the EDA’s strategic economic development update and a Central Shenandoah planning district (CSPDC) housing study both concluded that workforce housing availability is a significant constraint to economic growth in the county. "Employers across multiple sectors have indicated that housing availability and affordability directly affect their ability to recruit and retain workers," the presenter said.
Why it matters: The EDA framed the package as a set of practical steps to increase housing types and density in locations already served by public water and sewer. The subcommittee’s 2025 countywide housing survey drew more than 300 responses showing strong demand for homes priced…
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