ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated ManateeTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Manatee, FL
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# of Properties
181,408
Owner-occupied
59%
Zoning districts
63
Avg Home Value
$355,553
Median Lot Size
0.21 acres
Avg Income
$105,210
Residential Types:
181,408 housing units
Single Family
66%
2-3 Family
5%
Apts (4+ units)
3%
Other
26%
Zoning Districts:
197,280 parcels · 63 districts
PD-R
40%(79,135)
PD-MU
25%(48,641)
RSF-4.5
7%(13,022)
RSF-6
6%(11,176)
Other
23%(45,306)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Manatee, FL?
Unincorporated Manatee, 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 of 80% of the primary dwelling’s air-conditioned, under-roof square footage
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 80% of the primary home's air-conditioned floor area (under roof) in A, A-1, RSF, VIL, and PD districts.
Owner Occupancy
- –Either the ADU or primary dwelling shall be owner-occupied
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; if a garage is converted, 3 off-street spaces total (2 for the primary residence + 1 for the ADU); spaces may be on an existing driveway and must be shown on the lot survey with the permit.
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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