

ADU rules for Unincorporated Randolph
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Randolph, NC
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# of Properties
45,575
Owner-occupied
74%
Zoning districts
104
Avg Home Value
$153,328
Median Lot Size
1.48 acres
Avg Income
$69,967
Residential Types:
45,575 housing units
Single Family
65%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Other
34%
Zoning Districts:
54,721 parcels · 104 districts
RA
54%(29,427)
RR
17%(9,397)
RM
6%(3,303)
RE
4%(2,379)
Other
19%(10,215)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Randolph, NC?
Unincorporated Randolph, 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
Owner Occupancy
- –One dwelling must be owner-occupied on the parcel.
Parking
- –2 spaces per dwelling unit; no ADU-specific reductions; general parking rules apply
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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