ADU rules for Unincorporated Madison
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Madison, MS
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# of Parcels
29,485
Zoning districts
21
Avg Parcel Value
$162,214
Median Parcel Size
1.24 acres
Zoning Districts:
29,253 parcels · 21 districts
A-1
41%(11,862)
PUD
25%(7,239)
R-1
14%(4,129)
R-2
13%(3,817)
Other
8%(2,206)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Madison, MS?
Unincorporated Madison, 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
Max Units
- –R-1 Detached ADU: 0 per lot; R-1A Detached ADU: 0 per lot
Parking
- –2 spaces/ADU (in addition to the primary dwelling); on the same parcel; no waivers near transit or for conversions; maximum not specified
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADUs in R-1/R-1A cannot be used as permanent dwellings; renting a detached ADU is prohibited.
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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