ADUs are allowed in Cooper CityTypes:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Cooper City, FL
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# of Properties
11,197
Owner-occupied
84%
Zoning districts
35
Avg Home Value
$654,973
Median Lot Size
0.18 acres
Avg Income
$143,499
Residential Types:
11,197 housing units
Single Family
96%
Other
4%
Zoning Districts:
12,382 parcels · 35 districts
R-1-A
22%(2,745)
PRD
18%(2,177)
PUD
16%(2,003)
R-1-B
13%(1,584)
Other
31%(3,873)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Cooper City, FL?
Cooper City, 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: Not permitted
Max Units
- –1 ADU per single-family lot; not permitted on duplex or multifamily lots
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy the principal dwelling on the premises.
Rental Restrictions
- –No accessory dwelling unit shall be rented, leased or otherwise operated for profit.
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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