ADUs are allowed in HernandoTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Hernando, MS
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# of Parcels
7,989
Zoning districts
22
Avg Parcel Value
$216,374
Median Parcel Size
0.35 acres
Zoning Districts:
7,988 parcels · 22 districts
PUD
28%(2,268)
R-12
15%(1,201)
R-12-O
13%(1,027)
R-10
9%(747)
Other
34%(2,745)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Hernando, MS?
Hernando, MS 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
- –In the TND district, an internal (in-home) accessory dwelling unit must not exceed 800 sq ft.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum 800 sq ft for detached accessory dwelling units in the Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) district.
Parking
- –1 off-street space per ADU in the TND; no max. ADU space must have unrestricted ingress/egress; adjacent on-street parking may count toward minimums generally, but this ADU clause requires one off-street space; no citywide ADU parking standards outside the TND.
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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