ADUs are allowed in Travelers RestTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Travelers Rest, SC
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# of Properties
2,612
Owner-occupied
66%
Zoning districts
20
Avg Home Value
$304,663
Median Lot Size
0.29 acres
Avg Income
$59,206
Residential Types:
2,612 housing units
Single Family
78%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Condos
1%
Other
19%
Zoning Districts:
3,119 parcels · 20 districts
R-10
26%(812)
R-15
19%(607)
R-7.5
17%(524)
R-M
13%(406)
Other
25%(770)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Travelers Rest, SC?
Travelers Rest, 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
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum internal ADU size is 1,000 sq ft.
- –Maximum internal ADU size is 70% of the primary dwelling’s total floor area.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached ADU size is 50% of the total floor area of the primary dwelling.
- –No detached ADUs are permitted in C-1 or C-2 districts (maximum allowed area is 0).
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must reside in either the primary or ADU.
Parking
- –1 space per ADU; total off-street parking may not exceed 125% of the minimum (1.25 spaces) unless justified per Sec. 6:9.7. If the primary dwelling has no off-street parking requirement, no ADU space is required; when triggered, ADU parking must be on the side or rear of the primary dwelling, outside the front setback, per Article 6:9.
Rental Restrictions
- –Attached ADU in C-1/C-2 districts: occupancy limited to the persons operating the permitted principal use and their immediate family; renting the unit to others is prohibited.
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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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