ADU rules for Unincorporated Jefferson
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Jefferson, TN
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# of Properties
22,230
Owner-occupied
48%
Zoning districts
7
Avg Home Value
$245,662
Median Lot Size
1.13 acres
Avg Income
$69,877
Residential Types:
22,230 housing units
Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
64 parcels · 7 districts
A-1
59%(38)
R-1
25%(16)
B-3
6%(4)
M-1
3%(2)
Other
6%(4)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Jefferson, TN?
Unincorporated Jefferson, 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
- –3 spaces per unit; no maximum; off-site parking allowed within 300 ft under same ownership; paving not required where fewer than 5 spaces are required
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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