ADU rules for Graham
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Graham, NC
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
# of Properties
5,429
Owner-occupied
74%
Zoning districts
21
Avg Home Value
$298,757
Median Lot Size
0.31 acres
Avg Income
$63,480
Residential Types:
5,429 housing units
Single Family
94%
2-3 Family
1%
Apts (4+ units)
3%
Condos
1%
Zoning Districts:
6,875 parcels · 21 districts
R-12
39%(2,698)
R-7
25%(1,686)
R-18
7%(471)
C-MXR
5%(365)
Other
24%(1,655)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Graham, NC?
Graham, NC 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
- –No ADU-specific off-street parking minimums or maximums; off-street parking requirements apply to all dwellings except B-1.
ADU State Law
What can you build in North Carolina?
- –North Carolina does not have a statewide ADU mandate; ADU rules are set by individual municipalities.
- –Building/fire codes are set statewide, but whether an ADU is allowed is local zoning.
- –There is active proposed legislation (H627 / S495, "Regulation of Accessory Dwelling Units") that would create G.S. 160D-917 and require local governments to allow at least one ADU in certain single-family areas, but it is not enacted.
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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ADU rules in other North Carolina municipalities
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