ADU rules for Cookeville
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Cookeville, TN
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# of Properties
10,902
Owner-occupied
54%
Zoning districts
23
Avg Home Value
$300,990
Median Lot Size
0.42 acres
Avg Income
$58,728
Residential Types:
10,902 housing units
Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
13,608 parcels · 23 districts
RS10
31%(4,210)
RS20
15%(2,096)
RS15
13%(1,701)
RS5
8%(1,056)
Other
33%(4,545)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Cookeville, TN?
Cookeville, 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
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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