

ADUs are allowed in AwendawTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Awendaw, SC
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# of Parcels
1,544
Zoning districts
14
Median Parcel Size
1.24 acres
Zoning Districts:
1,699 parcels · 14 districts
AG
42%(712)
R
39%(661)
AGR
6%(100)
PD/C
5%(92)
Other
8%(134)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Awendaw, SC?
Awendaw, SC 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: Conditional Use Permit
Max Units
- –Garage apartment: 1 per lot
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement.
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 South Carolina municipalities
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