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Commission recommends allowing secondary/spice kitchens in single‑family homes with conditions

Hanover County Planning Commission · July 17, 2025
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Summary

The commission recommended approval of ordinance 25‑12 to allow secondary or "spice" kitchens in single‑family districts subject to use standards intended to prevent creation of separate dwelling units; staff said a second stove historically has been treated as a separate dwelling under the code.

The planning commission recommended approval of an ordinance to permit secondary ("spice") kitchens in single‑family residential zoning districts subject to standards intended to ensure they do not create additional dwelling units.

Staff explained that the current ordinance treats a second full kitchen — typically…

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