ADUs are allowed in Palm Beach GardensTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Palm Beach Gardens, FL
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# of Properties
32,794
Owner-occupied
66%
Zoning districts
22
Avg Home Value
$799,854
Median Lot Size
0.18 acres
Avg Income
$131,935
Residential Types:
32,794 housing units
Single Family
71%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Condos
13%
Other
15%
Zoning Districts:
34,703 parcels · 22 districts
PCD
59%(20,436)
RM
17%(5,977)
RL3
13%(4,454)
RL2
3%(1,070)
Other
8%(2,766)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Palm Beach Gardens, FL?
Palm Beach Gardens, 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 lesser of 1,500 sq ft or the principal dwelling’s total floor area.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached ADU size is the lesser of 1,500 sq ft or the principal dwelling’s total square footage.
Parking
- –1 space/bedroom (in addition to primary); may be reduced with approved parking analysis.
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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