ADUs are allowed in Forest AcresTypes:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Forest Acres, SC
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# of Parcels
5,130
Zoning districts
24
Avg Parcel Value
$374,913
Zoning Districts:
5,130 parcels · 24 districts
R-1
65%(3,345)
R-3
17%(875)
R-2
4%(191)
C-3
4%(182)
Other
10%(537)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Forest Acres, SC?
Forest Acres, 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: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 25% of the principal dwelling's floor area for an internal/attached in-home apartment
Owner Occupancy
- –The dwelling unit with the accessory apartment must be owner-occupied.
Rental Restrictions
- –Attached ADU may be rented only to a family member of the owner; must be leased to the named tenant; permit expires when the unit becomes vacant.
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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