FAQs • Page County, VA • CivicEngage

I already have a house on my property, can I put another home on the same lot?: No, but you may put a guest home on the same property. Page County only allows 1 permitted principal residential structure per lot or tract of land. A guest home is defined as a 1- to 2-bedroom structure designed to compliment the permitted principal residential structure. Only 1 guest home shall be allowed on any lot, tract or parcel of land, and cannot be rented or sold separate from the permitted principal residential structure.

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Zoning

2. If my lot is smaller than 1 3/4 acres can I still build on it?: Yes, but only if the lot was created before June 21, 2005 and you can meet the minimum setback requirements.

3. What is my property zoned?: For this information, you will need to fax (540-743-1419) or email your tax map number to the Zoning Office so that this information can be verified. This information is not provided over the telephone. Email the Zoning Office

4. How do I know if my property is in the floodplain?: You can contact the Zoning Office, at 540-743-1324, for this information and the staff will research your property on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Maps and the Hawksbill Creek Study. You may visit the FEMA Map Center's website. FEMA Flood Map Servce Center Website

5. Am I allowed to live in a camper?: No. (Refer to Section 128-5 of the Code of Page County.) Section 128-5 of the Code of Page County

6. I already have a house on my property, can I put another home on the same lot?: No, but you may put a guest home on the same property. Page County only allows 1 permitted principal residential structure per lot or tract of land. A guest home is defined as a 1- to 2-bedroom structure designed to compliment the permitted principal residential structure. Only 1 guest home shall be allowed on any lot, tract or parcel of land, and cannot be rented or sold separate from the permitted principal residential structure.

7. What is a setback?: A setback is the required distance that a structure must be built from an adjoining property line, road or right-of-way.

8. What are my setback requirements?: Setback requirements depend on the zoning of the property.

9. How often can you subdivide a piece of property?: A piece of property may only be divided once every 5 years.

10. How do you determine what your right-of-way is?: If the property fronts a state-maintained road, you may contact Virgina Department of Transportation (VDOT) to inquire about the width of the right-of-way. If you live on a private road, you may find this information in your deed.

11. In addition to zoning, what other permits may be required?: Other permits required my include building permits and erosion and sediment control permit. Please check with the Building Office at 540-743-6674 to verify this information. Additional questions can be addressed to Tracy Clatterbuck, Zoning Administrator, at 540-743-1324.