ADUs are allowed in EatonvilleTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Eatonville, FL
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# of Properties
709
Owner-occupied
45%
Zoning districts
10
Avg Home Value
$442,162
Median Lot Size
0.16 acres
Avg Income
$52,180
Residential Types:
709 housing units
Single Family
87%
Apts (4+ units)
4%
Condos
3%
Other
6%
Zoning Districts:
837 parcels · 10 districts
R-2
60%(506)
R-1
19%(161)
C-3
14%(116)
I-1
4%(30)
Other
3%(24)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Eatonville, FL?
Eatonville, 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 ADU living area is 60% of the principal dwelling’s living area; no variance or special permit may exceed this.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached ADU size is 60% of the principal dwelling’s living area.
Max Units
- –1 ADU per parcel
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner-occupancy required by maintaining homestead exemption.
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; on the same lot and driveway; paved or stabilized surface; no space behind the unit unless alley/local street access; conflicts with Chapter 60 off-street minimums—confirm interpretation with Town.
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals prohibited; ADUs may only be leased for terms longer than 30 days; short-term lodging not allowed in R-1/R-2 districts.
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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