ADUs are allowed in GreerTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Greer, SC
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# of Properties
17,641
Owner-occupied
71%
Zoning districts
29
Avg Home Value
$284,825
Median Lot Size
0.19 acres
Avg Income
$88,777
Residential Types:
17,641 housing units
Single Family
87%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Condos
2%
Other
10%
Zoning Districts:
20,548 parcels · 29 districts
SN
28%(5,689)
PD
21%(4,354)
DRD
15%(3,042)
MD
11%(2,232)
Other
25%(5,231)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Greer, SC?
Greer, 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 size of 800 sq ft. Internal conversions within the existing footprint may exceed this (exception not modeled); RR district may allow administrative variations.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 800 sq ft for a detached accessory dwelling unit.
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy either the principal or ADU
Parking
- –1 space per ADU; off-street parking required; no max specified; Greer Station Downtown requires parking to the side or rear when allowed by Special Exception; no transit-based reductions or waivers.
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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