ADUs are allowed in PiersonTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Pierson, FL
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# of Properties
864
Owner-occupied
33%
Zoning districts
13
Avg Home Value
$131,080
Median Lot Size
0.68 acres
Avg Income
$70,632
Residential Types:
864 housing units
Single Family
51%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Other
48%
Zoning Districts:
1,276 parcels · 13 districts
A-1
37%(477)
R-1
15%(193)
C
13%(166)
R-3
11%(138)
Other
24%(302)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Pierson, FL?
Pierson, FL follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Special Permit
- –Detached ADU: Special Permit
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 1,200 sq ft for an internal in-home apartment
- –The in-home apartment must be smaller than the principal dwelling’s floor area
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached ADU size of 1,200 sq ft
- –Detached ADU must be smaller than the principal dwelling’s floor area
Max Units
- –1 ADU per residential lot (single-family). 1 ADU per principal nonresidential structure.
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy either the principal or ADU
Parking
- –1 space/ADU (in addition to the primary dwelling); spaces exclusive to the ADU; primary and ADU share one common driveway
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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