ADU rules for Holly Ridge
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Holly Ridge, NC
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# of Parcels
3,261
Zoning districts
14
Avg Parcel Value
$350,407
Median Parcel Size
0.24 acres
Zoning Districts:
3,272 parcels · 14 districts
R-20
31%(1,014)
R-15
25%(823)
R-10
19%(623)
R-5A
5%(177)
Other
19%(635)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Holly Ridge, NC?
Holly Ridge, 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 parking standard; general dwellings require 2 spaces per unit, with a 50% reduction if public on-street parking is within 500 feet.
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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