ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated LamarTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Lamar, MS
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# of Parcels
28,797
Zoning districts
23
Zoning Districts:
28,244 parcels · 23 districts
R-E
28%(7,850)
GC
28%(7,808)
GC2
25%(6,949)
R-1
5%(1,291)
Other
15%(4,346)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Lamar, MS?
Unincorporated Lamar, MS follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of a detached accessory dwelling unit is 800 sq ft.
Max Units
- –A-1, A-2, A-3, GC-2: 1 ADU per lot
- –R-E: 1 ADU per lot, with proof of sanitary sewer approval
- –R-1: 1 ADU per lot, may be permitted as a conditional use with proof of sanitary sewer approval
Parking
- –No ADU-specific parking minimum or maximum; no fixed ratios; general requirement for safe access to required off-street parking.
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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