

ADU rules for Unincorporated Lafayette
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Lafayette, MS
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# of Parcels
18,837
Zoning districts
16
Avg Parcel Value
$107,333
Median Parcel Size
4.30 acres
Zoning Districts:
18,789 parcels · 16 districts
A-2
40%(7,459)
A-1
29%(5,393)
R-2
15%(2,740)
R-1
11%(2,145)
Other
6%(1,052)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Lafayette, MS?
Unincorporated Lafayette, MS follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
- –Detached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Parking
- –2 spaces per ADU; none max; off-street parking on the same parcel; no parking within 10 ft of a fire hydrant; fractional requirements rounded up.
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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