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Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Pass Christian, MS

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# of Properties
8
Zoning districts
21
Zoning Districts:
6,386 parcels · 21 districts
T3R
53%(3,396)
T4L
19%(1,186)
SD-HH
10%(639)
T4P
6%(397)
Other
12%(768)

ADU Rules

What can you build in Pass Christian, MS?

Pass Christian, MS follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.

Max Units

  • R-2/R-3: 1 garage apartment per lot
  • R-1/R-1A/R-O: guest cottages allowed by special exception; maximum per lot none specified

Owner Occupancy

  • No owner-occupancy requirement.

Rental Restrictions

  • Detached guest cottage in R-1/R-1A cannot be rented; must be noncommercial for friends/relatives.
  • Time-sharing of real estate is prohibited citywide (normal leasing for an extended period allowed).

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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