ADUs are allowed in Indian River ShoresTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Indian River Shores, FL
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# of Properties
3,576
Owner-occupied
50%
Zoning districts
12
Avg Home Value
$2,289,104
Median Lot Size
0.63 acres
Avg Income
$168,760
Residential Types:
3,576 housing units
Single Family
51%
Other
49%
Zoning Districts:
3,853 parcels · 12 districts
R2A
52%(2,008)
R1A
43%(1,659)
R1B
2%(81)
PRD
1%(50)
Other
1%(55)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Indian River Shores, FL?
Indian River Shores, 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: Conditional Use Permit
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –For lots between 30,000 and 43,560 sq ft, a detached guest house may be up to 15% of the main house’s gross area under roof.
- –For lots over 43,560 sq ft, a detached guest house may be up to the greater of 15% of the main house’s gross area under roof or 1,200 sq ft.
Parking
- –2 spaces per ADU; on-site parking; enclosed garage required for each unit; no transit-based reductions or ADU waivers
Rental Restrictions
- –Vacation rentals (>3 times/yr for <30 days) must follow general short-term rental rules.
- –Townwide time-sharing prohibited
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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