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Planning director previews June agenda and flags state ADU and manufactured housing changes
Summary
Planning staff told commissioners the June agenda will include two conditional use permits and a rezoning plus code text amendments related to recent General Assembly actions; staff noted accessory dwelling unit (ADU) changes take effect July 1, 2027, and that the state now allows manufactured homes in residential districts under certain date limits.
The planning director told the commission to expect two conditional use permit applications and a rezoning at the June meeting, along with proposed text amendments to the county code tied to changes adopted by the Virginia General Assembly.
The director flagged two issues: first, accessory dwelling unit (ADU) changes in state law carry a delayed enactment (effective July 1, 2027) and the county plans workshops and an ordinance to meet the state's requirements while addressing local concerns. Second, state law now permits manufactured housing where single‑family housing is allowed; the director said a key caveat is that the manufactured home must have been built on or after 07/01/2021 to qualify under the new provisions. Staff also mentioned potential solar‑related ordinance changes arising from the recent Assembly session.
