Louisa County adopts accessory-dwelling zoning ordinance after public hearing

Louisa County supervisors adopted zoning ordinance 110.4 on third and final reading after a public hearing in which no written or oral comments were submitted. The board approved the measure by voice vote following clarifying questions from members.

The ordinance implements a state accessory-dwelling provision and sets limits on new accessory units. Committee member (S3) explained the ordinance allows one additional accessory dwelling per primary property “not to exceed 1,000 square foot,” and that the accessory unit may not exceed 50% of the primary dwelling (the committee noted the 1,000-square-foot cap is the maximum). Supervisors clarified the accessory dwelling stays with the property, cannot be subdivided from the primary parcel, and may be rented after it has been established in the homeowner’s name at the time of application.

Chair (S1) opened the hearing and oversaw a roll call; no residents or interested parties filed comments with the office. After discussion, Committee member (S3) moved to approve the third reading “with the zone of ordinance 110.4,” a motion that was seconded and approved by voice vote. The board recorded the motion as carried and moved on to other business.

The ordinance implements state-level accessory-dwelling guidance and does not change other zoning provisions; supervisors emphasized applicants must follow the county’s permit process and that the accessory dwelling runs with the property title. The board did not receive or cite any formal amendments at the meeting. The county clerk confirmed no written comments were received prior to the hearing.