ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated TerrebonneTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Terrebonne, LA
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# of Parcels
41,315
Zoning districts
16
Avg Parcel Value
$17,858
Zoning Districts:
8,131 parcels · 16 districts
R1
71%(5,781)
C2
13%(1,072)
R3
3%(237)
I1
3%(232)
Other
10%(809)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Terrebonne, LA?
Unincorporated Terrebonne, LA follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU size up to the gross square footage of the main dwelling unit.
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy the principal residence or ADU.
Parking
- –2 spaces/ADU; front-yard parking restricted: in R-1/R-2, one of the two spaces may be in the driveway; in R-3, front yards may not be used for parking; off-site or shared parking may be approved under a special plan.
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals prohibited; long-term rentals permitted
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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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