ADUs are allowed in Olive BranchTypes:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Olive Branch, MS
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# of Parcels
19,869
Zoning districts
24
Avg Parcel Value
$334,587
Median Parcel Size
0.32 acres
Zoning Districts:
19,884 parcels · 24 districts
PUD
30%(5,926)
R-2
18%(3,552)
R-3
18%(3,534)
A-R
15%(3,047)
Other
19%(3,825)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Olive Branch, MS?
Olive Branch, 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: Not permitted
Max Units
- –0 ADUs per lot
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy required
Parking
- –No ADU-specific parking; general rule is 2 spaces per dwelling unit for dwellings, applicability to ADUs unclear.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU may not be used for dwelling purposes; cannot be rented. Internal/attached ADU cannot be rented as a separate unit in single-family districts (R-1/R-2); only allowed in districts that permit two-family dwellings (e.g., R-4).
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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