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 Prince George County
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 90. ZONING
 Article XXIII. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

  § 90-1038. Second dwelling use for family members on a parcel with an existing dwelling.  

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  • The placement of a manufactured home (mobile home) on an individual parcel with a principal dwelling or the construction of a second dwelling unit separated or attached without internal access to the principal dwelling shall be permitted subject to the following conditions:

    (1)

    This use is for a family member 65 years of age or older, or a physically or mentally handicapped family member with health impairments requiring close supervision and care from other persons with a physician's statement confirming such health conditions. For the purpose of this section, mental illness and developmental disability shall not include illegal use of or addiction to a controlled substance as defined in Code of Virginia, § 54.1-3401.

    (2)

    The Virginia Department of Health shall be the certifying authority that the parcel or existing drain field is adequate to support the attached, detached second dwelling or manufactured home (mobile home).

    (3)

    The second dwelling unit shall be permitted for a period of one year from approval and must be renewed annually 30 days prior to the expiration date. The owner/applicant shall request renewal of the permit. This request shall be approved through an administrative permit signed by the director of planning or his/her designee. The administrative permit shall be accompanied by a notarized affidavit from the person whom the permit was issued that indicates the approved occupant(s) are residing in the attached or detached second dwelling. When the permittee hereunder no longer occupies such attached or detached second dwelling, such second dwelling shall have the kitchen facilities removed within 90 days, or if such second dwelling is a manufactured home (mobile home), said manufactured home (mobile home) shall be removed within 90 days. Failure to request renewal is indication that the second dwelling is no longer needed and such attached or detached second dwelling shall have the kitchen facilities removed within 90 days, or if such second dwelling is a manufactured home (mobile home), said manufactured home (mobile home) shall be removed within 90 days.

    (4)

    This administrative permit shall not be transferable nor run with the land.

    (5)

    Manufactured homes (mobile homes) are not permitted in the R-E, Residential Estate; R-1, Limited Residential; R-2, Limited Residential; or R-3, General Residential Zoning Districts.

    (6)

    Initial fee of $200.00 with a renewal fee of $25.00.

    (Ord. No. O-06-04, 10-24-2006)

(Ord. No. O-06-04, 10-24-2006)