ADU rules for Unincorporated Fayette
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Fayette, TN
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# of Properties
17
Zoning districts
27
Zoning Districts:
15,315 parcels · 27 districts
R1
67%(10,193)
R3
23%(3,581)
R2
7%(1,121)
R6
1%(186)
Other
2%(234)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Fayette, TN?
Unincorporated Fayette, TN 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
Parking
- –2 spaces/ADU; plus 1 space per roomer/boarder; no max; exceptions: follow dwelling-unit standard; if on-site parking can't be provided, it may be on another lot within 400 ft with approval; existing parking cannot count for a new building/addition; require at least 300 sq ft of parking/maneuvering per space; do not design parking to back onto a road.
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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