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That's not entirely true

"Zoning" is not just about the wants of the people, but the technical ability of certain sized lots to handle the infrastructure (setbacks, septic issues if that applies, fire districts, etc.) associated with different zoning, including ADUs

The large lots, low density may technically support the type of structure(s) you want - but local people may still not want it, hence the HOA type and other restrictions. Lots of people move to these type areas BECAUSE the neighborhoods are "different". They want the big lots without ADUs and don't want people setting up AirBnB and the like. They value neighbors that are there permanently with the same type interests.

It's not that what you want is "bad", but if it was easy to make money/break even on an unique AirBnB with a great view, large lot, relatively close to a major metropolitan area, lots of tourist traffic - then everyone would do it. I hope you find it.
Posted: 05/04/2022 at 05:31 PM ET
(In response to this post by Baltimore Hokie)

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The latest on my quest to build a unique AirBnB property
Baltimore Hokie 05/04/22 03:38 PM ET
I betcha Page County would be favorable zoning and economic for ya budget**
Mighty Fine Catch 05/05/22 12:47 PM ET
Page has its advantages
Baltimore Hokie 05/05/22 02:04 PM ET
Yeah, my town has outlawed AirBnB
MrBayAreaHokie 05/04/22 05:01 PM ET
My son lives in St Pete and they've outlawed it there
Baltimore Hokie 05/04/22 05:56 PM ET
I think i saw that movie!**
ColoVT82 05/04/22 05:12 PM ET
Link, ok i lied, it was 100 people, not 500
MrBayAreaHokie 05/04/22 05:30 PM ET
We were unable to find any house rentals near Lexington. Perhaps because
Late 80s Hokie 05/04/22 04:33 PM ET
I don't blame them. I wouldn't want vacations rentals in my neighborhood.**
HokieNoVA 05/04/22 04:10 PM ET
'Neighborhoods' are different in this area
Baltimore Hokie 05/04/22 04:38 PM ET
That's not entirely true
RTFC 05/04/22 05:31 PM ET
You have the same kinds of lots in Warren, Page and Shenadoah Counties
Baltimore Hokie 05/04/22 05:53 PM ET
Or they didn't pay attention when the ordinance was passed.**
s.mill hokie 05/04/22 06:34 PM ET
Very likely**
HOKIERIT 05/04/22 06:57 PM ET
The Fort is beautiful country
Burke Hokie 05/04/22 05:01 PM ET
We're seeing the same thing in Woodstock, Edinburg...
Baltimore Hokie 05/04/22 05:29 PM ET
My father has a nice cabin that sits adjacent to the western part of GWNF
Burke Hokie 05/04/22 07:04 PM ET
Good place to hide a body**
Baltimore Hokie 05/04/22 07:08 PM ET
^^this^^**
PhotoHokieNC 05/04/22 04:33 PM ET
Currently arguing with HOA and neighbor who wants some rental activity --->
Wo xin Hokie 05/04/22 03:57 PM ET
Each resident has 40-80 acres, or the whole shebang is that size?**
PhotoHokieNC 05/04/22 04:08 PM ET
Each lot is ~40Acres...some folks carry 1 lot, some aggregate 4
Wo xin Hokie 05/04/22 04:15 PM ET
Interesting. You're right to defend your point, IMO.**
PhotoHokieNC 05/04/22 04:17 PM ET