ADUs are allowed in North Myrtle BeachTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for North Myrtle Beach, SC
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# of Properties
35,051
Owner-occupied
26%
Zoning districts
22
Avg Home Value
$438,527
Median Lot Size
0.20 acres
Avg Income
$79,983
Residential Types:
35,051 housing units
Single Family
38%
2-3 Family
2%
Apts (4+ units)
3%
Other
57%
Zoning Districts:
35,921 parcels · 22 districts
PDD
34%(12,216)
R-4
23%(8,294)
R-1
12%(4,429)
R-2
11%(4,023)
Other
19%(6,959)
ADU Rules
What can you build in North Myrtle Beach, SC?
North 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: Conditional Use Permit
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum 600 sq ft of gross floor area for a detached ADU, excluding storage and parking areas.
Owner Occupancy
- –The principal structure must be owner-occupied.
Parking
- –1 off-street space per ADU; no ADU-specific waivers; general citywide parking standards apply.
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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