ADU rules for Unincorporated Roane
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Roane, TN
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# of Properties
19,383
Owner-occupied
49%
Zoning districts
18
Avg Home Value
$234,435
Median Lot Size
1.07 acres
Avg Income
$81,536
Residential Types:
19,383 housing units
Other
100%
Zoning Districts:
23,371 parcels · 18 districts
A-2
54%(12,523)
R-1
34%(7,831)
A-1
8%(1,858)
C-2
2%(577)
Other
2%(582)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Roane, TN?
Unincorporated Roane, 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 (general residential standard); no ADU-specific waivers or reductions; off-street parking plans subject to Planning Commission approval; no maximum specified
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU guest house rental prohibited; may be used only by bona fide nonpaying guests or relatives and not as permanent residence.
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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Roane County