ADUs are allowed in Fruitland ParkTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Fruitland Park, FL
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# of Properties
4,074
Owner-occupied
77%
Zoning districts
15
Avg Home Value
$377,238
Median Lot Size
0.22 acres
Avg Income
$83,261
Residential Types:
4,074 housing units
Single Family
94%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Other
5%
Zoning Districts:
4,518 parcels · 15 districts
PUD
62%(2,788)
R-4
19%(880)
R-15
5%(210)
R-2
4%(192)
Other
10%(448)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Fruitland Park, FL?
Fruitland Park, 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 size is the greater of 800 sq ft or 40% of the primary dwelling’s enclosed/air-conditioned living area.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size is the greater of 800 sq ft or 40% of the primary dwelling’s enclosed (air-conditioned) living area.
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot; no more than one principal dwelling unit and one accessory dwelling unit per lot.
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must reside on the property, in either the main or ADU
Parking
- –1 space per ADU if >500 sq ft; 0 spaces if <=500 sq ft; additional space(s) must be within 200 ft of the ADU, share a common driveway with the principal dwelling, and allow independent entry/exit without moving other vehicles.
Rental Restrictions
- –ADUs may not be rented or sold; may not be rented separately from the principal structure.
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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