ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated ChesterTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Chester, SC
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# of Properties
8
Zoning districts
26
Zoning Districts:
17,335 parcels · 26 districts
R-2
63%(10,897)
RG-1
13%(2,324)
RS-1
10%(1,720)
PD
4%(693)
Other
10%(1,701)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Chester, SC?
Unincorporated Chester, 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
Parking
- –2 spaces per ADU; no maximum stated; off-street parking must be on the same lot or within 500 ft; no ADU-specific waivers; parking for multiple uses must equal the sum of required spaces
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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