Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 900: Zoning; developmental and use of accessory dwelling units.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 900 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 9, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Zoning; developmental and use of accessory dwelling units. Primary sponsor: Kannan Srinivasan. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (November 18, 2024): Left in Counties, Cities and Towns.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Zoning; development and use of accessory dwelling units. Requires a locality to include in its zoning ordinances for single-family residential zoning districts accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, as defined in the bill, as a permitted accessory use. The bill requires a person to seek a permit for an ADU from the locality, requires the locality to issue such permit if the person meets certain requirements enumerated in the bill, and restricts the fee for such permit to $100 or less. The bill prohibits the locality from requiring (i) dedicated parking for the ADU; (ii) lot sizes or setbacks for the ADU greater than that of the primary dwelling; (iii) consanguinity or affinity between the occupants of the ADU and the primary dwelling; and (iv) redundant water, sewer, or septic capacity for the ADU. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2025.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kannan Srinivasan | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Laura Jane Cohen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Counties, Cities and Towns
- Continued to 2025 with substitute in Counties, Cities and Towns (Voice Vote)
- Committee substitute posted to LIS only 24106777D-H1
- Subcommittee recommends continuing to 2025 with substitute (Voice Vote)
- House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
- Assigned CC & T sub: Subcommittee #2
- Impact statement from DHCD/CLG (HB900)
- Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
- Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24100886D