West Virginia HB4711 allows municipalities to permit accessory dwelling units by right on single-family lots, with specific regulations.

West Virginia HB4711 mandates that municipalities adopt regulations allowing at least one accessory dwelling unit on a single-family lot by right. These units can be attached, detached, or internal to the main dwelling. The bill restricts municipalities from imposing certain fees, design requirements, or occupancy conditions on these units. It also limits the gross floor area of detached or attached units to 75% of the main dwelling's floor area or 1,000 square feet, whichever is less.

West Virginia HB4711 allows municipalities to permit accessory dwelling units by right on single-family lots, with specific regulations.

West Virginia HB4711 mandates that municipalities adopt regulations allowing at least one accessory dwelling unit on a single-family lot by right. These units can be attached, detached, or internal to the main dwelling. The bill restricts municipalities from imposing certain fees, design requirements, or occupancy conditions on these units. It also limits the gross floor area of detached or attached units to 75% of the main dwelling's floor area or 1,000 square feet, whichever is less.