ADUs are allowed in TeaTypes:Detached
Types:Detached
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Tea, SD
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# of Parcels
2,735
Zoning districts
10
Median Parcel Size
0.26 acres
Zoning Districts:
2,735 parcels · 10 districts
R-1
61%(1,681)
R-2
15%(422)
PD
12%(316)
I-1
5%(124)
Other
7%(192)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Tea, SD?
Tea, SD 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: By Right
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 40% of the principal building floor area (garage area excluded by code; not modeled).
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot/property
Owner Occupancy
- –One unit must be owner-occupied.
Parking
- –2 spaces/ADU; no ADU-specific reductions or waivers; follows standard parking for a dwelling unit
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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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