ADUs are allowed in Goose CreekTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Goose Creek, SC
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# of Parcels
18,123
Zoning districts
15
Avg Parcel Value
$350,454
Zoning Districts:
18,114 parcels · 15 districts
PD
60%(10,949)
RM
20%(3,572)
RSF
15%(2,710)
GC
3%(521)
Other
2%(362)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Goose Creek, SC?
Goose Creek, SC follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: By Right
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 850 sq ft or 50% of the principal dwelling’s floor area, whichever is less
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot (single-family detached: RSF and RM where permitted).
- –0 ADU per lot for duplex, multifamily, and other principal structures.
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must reside in either the principal or ADU
Parking
- –No numeric ADU parking requirement; ADUs marked N/A in Parking Table; use the same driveway as the principal dwelling unless accessed from a different right-of-way.
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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