ADU rules for Sevierville
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Sevierville, TN
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# of Properties
6,453
Owner-occupied
44%
Zoning districts
14
Avg Home Value
$186,874
Median Lot Size
0.43 acres
Avg Income
$62,892
Residential Types:
6,453 housing units
Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
10,345 parcels · 14 districts
LDR
34%(3,469)
TCL
17%(1,793)
MDR
15%(1,556)
IC
11%(1,116)
Other
23%(2,411)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Sevierville, TN?
Sevierville, 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
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals (<30 days) of a detached ADU are allowed only where the district permits them and require a permit, life-safety inspection, posting, annual renewal, with possible revocation.
- –In HRO, such short-term rentals are allowed only on collector/arterial streets and must meet parking and solid-waste requirements; otherwise not allowed.
- –Same restrictions apply to internal/attached ADUs (permit, inspection, posting, renewal).
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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