ADUs are allowed in Plant CityTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Plant City, FL
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# of Properties
13,672
Owner-occupied
73%
Zoning districts
23
Avg Home Value
$253,141
Median Lot Size
0.19 acres
Avg Income
$77,453
Residential Types:
13,672 housing units
Single Family
88%
Apts (4+ units)
3%
Other
9%
Zoning Districts:
15,723 parcels · 23 districts
PD
50%(7,817)
R-1
20%(3,105)
R-1A
16%(2,464)
R-2
5%(808)
Other
10%(1,529)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Plant City, FL?
Plant City, FL follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum gross area for detached ADUs: 800 sq ft in R-1; in TND, 700 sq ft (650 sq ft if a townhouse type).
Max Units
- –R-1 (single-family): 1 ADU (garage apartment) per lot
Owner Occupancy
- –ADU allowed only if the principal dwelling is owner-occupied.
Parking
- –0 spaces/ADU in TND districts (Type IIIA, IV, VI) where ADUs are allowed; outside TND, no off-street parking requirement is stated.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU: owner/occupant only; outright ban on renting to a separate tenant
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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