ADUs are allowed in CoopertownTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Coopertown, TN
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# of Properties
2,000
Owner-occupied
72%
Zoning districts
11
Avg Home Value
$351,158
Median Lot Size
1.60 acres
Avg Income
$114,262
Residential Types:
2,000 housing units
Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
2,389 parcels · 11 districts
A
43%(1,035)
RA
34%(804)
RC
13%(303)
RB
8%(188)
Other
2%(59)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Coopertown, TN?
Coopertown, TN follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Special Permit
- –Detached ADU: Special Permit
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size is the greater of 1,200 sq ft or 50% of the principal dwelling’s first-floor area
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU size is the greater of 1,200 sq ft or 50% of the principal dwelling's first-floor area
Owner Occupancy
- –ADU owned by same person as principal dwelling and for family use.
Parking
- –No min/max stated; ADUs may not have a separate driveway; requires sufficient off-street parking for all vehicles at the address
Rental Restrictions
- –Rentals to non-family prohibited; ADU must be owned by the principal dwelling's owner and used only by immediate family. Short-term rentals prohibited. Permanent residential occupancy must be monthly or longer; no less-than-monthly rentals on the lot.
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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