ADU rules for Unincorporated Oconee
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Oconee, SC
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# of Properties
2
Zoning districts
19
Zoning Districts:
53,203 parcels · 19 districts
CFD
87%(46,103)
LRD
9%(5,050)
TRD
2%(869)
RD
1%(707)
Other
1%(474)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Oconee, SC?
Unincorporated Oconee, 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
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy required; occupants limited to employees or relatives.
Parking
- –No numeric off-street parking minimums for ADUs; Appendix A has design standards but no space counts; separate units may be considered accessory uses without parking requirements.
Rental Restrictions
- –ADUs may be occupied only by employees or relatives of the household; renting to unrelated tenants is prohibited. No minimum lease term or explicit short-term rental rules are stated.
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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