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Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Oxford, MS

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# of Parcels
14,689
Zoning districts
21
Avg Parcel Value
$263,705
Zoning Districts:
15,261 parcels · 21 districts
NR
25%(3,806)
SMF
23%(3,493)
SR
12%(1,907)
TSR
8%(1,168)
Other
32%(4,887)

ADU Rules

What can you build in Oxford, MS?

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

Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits

  • –Maximum size of 1,000 sq ft
  • –Maximum size of 50% of the principal dwelling’s gross floor area

Detached ADU Size Limits

  • –Maximum detached ADU size of 1,000 sq ft
  • –Maximum detached ADU size of 50% of the principal dwelling’s gross floor area

Max Units

  • –1 ADU per principal dwelling for detached single-family dwelling or townhouse; 0 per lot for other principal structures; JADU: none specified.

Owner Occupancy

  • –Primary dwelling must be owner-occupied.

Parking

  • –1 space per ADU bedroom (off-street, side or rear); max = 25% above minimum (not fixed; subject to Planning Director/Planning Commission) ; exceptions: Director may waive/adjust due to abundant on-street parking; off-site parking within 500 ft allowed; Director may accept fewer spaces with applicant data

Rental Restrictions

  • –Rental prohibited when ADU is approved as a Special Use; covenant must state it will be used only for family, guests, or employees, not rentals.

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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