ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated CharlotteTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Charlotte, FL
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# of Properties
195,190
Owner-occupied
34%
Zoning districts
61
Avg Home Value
$179,359
Median Lot Size
0.23 acres
Avg Income
$78,360
Residential Types:
195,190 housing units
Single Family
44%
Apts (4+ units)
3%
Condos
6%
Other
47%
Zoning Districts:
212,062 parcels · 61 districts
RSF3.5
56%(117,987)
RSF5
11%(23,460)
PD
7%(14,654)
BOZD
4%(9,209)
Other
22%(46,752)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Charlotte, FL?
Unincorporated Charlotte, 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
Max Units
- –1 ADU per single-family dwelling per lot
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner occupancy not required.
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; on-site or 300 ft on-street parking allowed; a parking needs analysis may set a different number; shared/public/off-site spaces may count toward the requirement
Rental Restrictions
- –Guest house and principal dwelling shall not be rented separately.
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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