ADUs are allowed in ArcherTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Archer, FL
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# of Properties
557
Owner-occupied
42%
Zoning districts
7
Avg Home Value
$126,039
Median Lot Size
0.36 acres
Avg Income
$47,828
Residential Types:
557 housing units
Single Family
75%
Apts (4+ units)
3%
Other
22%
Zoning Districts:
786 parcels · 7 districts
R-2
38%(296)
R-3
18%(142)
R-1
18%(141)
C-1
11%(83)
Other
16%(124)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Archer, FL?
Archer, FL follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: By Right
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU living area is the greater of 50% of the principal residence living area or 1,000 sq ft
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU size is the greater of 1,000 sq ft or 50% of the principal residence’s living area.
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot
Owner Occupancy
- –Property owner must reside in either the primary or ADU
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; on the same lot as the principal building and sharing the driveway; reduced/waived for properties on the local register or in the historic district; up to 10% or 2 spaces to protect trees
ADU State Law
What can you build in Florida?
- –Florida does not have a statewide ADU mandate. There is no state-level requirement for cities or counties to allow ADUs.
- –ADUs in Florida are regulated entirely at the local level. Some jurisdictions allow ADUs broadly, others allow them with strict conditions, and some prohibit them altogether.
- –Florida Statute 163.31771 is optional. It allows local governments to adopt ADU ordinances for affordable housing, but it does not require any jurisdiction to allow ADUs, and local governments may adopt ADU rules outside of this statute.
- –County and city rules may differ. In unincorporated areas, county zoning controls whether ADUs are allowed; within city limits, municipal zoning codes apply.
What's allowed on your lot?
These are the municipality-wide rules. What's allowed on a specific property also depends on state laws, setbacks, floor area ratio, lot coverage, environmental constraints, topography, and other property-specific factors. Search your address on FutureLot to see what's allowed on your property.
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