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WV SB659
Bill
Status
Passed
3/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Rucker
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AI Summary
- Requires municipalities to allow at least one accessory dwelling unit (ADU) by right on any lot with a single-family dwelling, without public hearings, variances, or special permits
- Limits ADU size to 75% of the main dwelling's floor area or 1,000 square feet, whichever is less, and allows attached, detached, or internal configurations
- Prohibits municipalities from imposing requirements for additional parking, owner occupancy, exterior design matching, or relationships between ADU and main dwelling occupants
- Caps development impact fees at $250 and application review fees at $250 per ADU, while prohibiting requirements for separate water/sewer connections or restrictive covenants
- Takes effect January 1, 2027, invalidating conflicting local policies while preserving municipal authority to regulate short-term rentals and adopt more permissive ADU rules
Legislative Description
Prohibiting certain restrictions on regulation of accessory dwelling units
Municipalities
Last Action
Approved by Governor 3/14/2026
3/14/2026
Committee Referrals
Government Organization2/23/2026
Government Organization1/29/2026
Full Bill Text
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