ADU rules for Myrtle Beach
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Myrtle Beach, SC
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# of Properties
35,270
Owner-occupied
30%
Zoning districts
41
Avg Home Value
$438,409
Median Lot Size
0.25 acres
Avg Income
$60,601
Residential Types:
35,270 housing units
Single Family
31%
2-3 Family
5%
Apts (4+ units)
5%
Condos
1%
Other
58%
Zoning Districts:
37,216 parcels · 41 districts
PUD
31%(11,489)
MUH
26%(9,569)
RMH
9%(3,236)
RMV
7%(2,431)
Other
28%(10,491)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Myrtle Beach, SC?
Myrtle Beach, SC 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
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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