ADU rules for Bristol
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Bristol, TN
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# of Properties
9,624
Owner-occupied
65%
Zoning districts
24
Avg Home Value
$127,715
Median Lot Size
0.34 acres
Avg Income
$68,356
Residential Types:
9,624 housing units
Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
12,594 parcels · 24 districts
R-1A
36%(4,561)
R-2
25%(3,145)
B-3
10%(1,240)
R-3
9%(1,136)
Other
20%(2,512)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Bristol, TN?
Bristol, 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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ADU rules in other Tennessee municipalities
Rules change at the town line. Check the municipality your property is actually in.
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