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What Are You Allowed to Build at 157 Chatham Rd, Fairfield, CT, 06825?

Backyard Cottage

(Detached ADU)

Probably Not Allowed

This lot does not meet the requirements for a Detached ADU. A variance may be requested through your local zoning authority

In Home Apartment

(Conversion or Addition)

Probably Allowed

This property meets the requirements for an Internal ADU of up to 1,053 sq ft allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit.

Swimming Pool

Probably Allowed

This property likely meets the zoning requirements to build a swimming pool. Based on applicable zoning limits, the estimated buildable area for a pool. Final feasibility may depend on site-specific conditions and local interpretation.

Single Family

Probably Not Allowed

The existing home is allowed as a legally nonconforming structure. However, the lot does not meet current zoning requirements for new Single-Family construction. A variance or other zoning relief may be requested.

Multifamily

Home Addition

Might be Allowed

The property may meet the zoning requirements to build a Home Addition up to 1,156 sq ft of zoning-counted floor area. Additional factors may affect feasibility.

Property facts

Zoning Jurisdiction

FAIRFIELD

Parcel ID

0283750000

Property Type

Single Family

Zone

R-2

Year Built

1952

Lot Size

12,632 sq ft

Gross Building Area

3,031 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

2,633 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

2,236 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

3,031 sq ft

Estimated

24.0%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Fairfield, CT

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