ADUs are allowed in ShelbyvilleTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Shelbyville, TN
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# of Properties
7,319
Owner-occupied
63%
Zoning districts
22
Avg Home Value
$242,331
Median Lot Size
0.33 acres
Avg Income
$62,721
Residential Types:
7,319 housing units
Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
9,314 parcels · 22 districts
R2
29%(2,677)
R1
25%(2,322)
R3
22%(2,021)
C2
12%(1,074)
Other
13%(1,220)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Shelbyville, TN?
Shelbyville, TN 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: Conditional Use Permit
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 2,000 sq ft for a detached accessory dwelling unit.
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement for ADUs.
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; max not specified; ADU-specific rule governs (general 2 spaces/dwelling unit applies) with 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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ADU rules in other Tennessee municipalities
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