ADUs are allowed in BartlettTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Bartlett, TN
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# of Properties
20,389
Owner-occupied
85%
Zoning districts
26
Avg Home Value
$336,912
Median Lot Size
0.28 acres
Avg Income
$101,424
Residential Types:
20,389 housing units
Single Family
99%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Zoning Districts:
22,352 parcels · 26 districts
RS-10
52%(11,726)
RS-15
17%(3,828)
RS-12
9%(2,097)
RS-18
6%(1,427)
Other
15%(3,274)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Bartlett, TN?
Bartlett, TN follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: By Right
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum heated floor area is the lesser of 1,000 sq ft or one-third of the main dwelling’s heated floor area.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size is the lesser of 1,000 sq ft or one-third of the main dwelling’s heated floor area; up to 100 sq ft of covered porch/patio may be added separately.
Max Units
- –1 guest unit per single-family lot (attached or detached)
Parking
- –No ADU-specific parking rate; detached guest unit with a garage limited to 1 car; on-site residential parking required; Planning Commission may modify totals.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU may not be rented separately; short-term rentals of detached guest units are prohibited. Attached ADU may not be rented separately; it is treated as part of the principal dwelling.
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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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