Can I add an accessory dwelling unit?

Yes, on a single-family lot, subject to LDC 155.621(A)(1)(g). An ADU is allowed only as an accessory to a single-family dwelling, not to a two-family, multifamily, or mobile home dwelling, and only one is permitted per lot. It may be attached (for example a downstairs apartment, with an interconnecting door and side or rear yard access) or detached (for example above a garage or as a guesthouse), must be between 300 and 1,000 square feet, and must be smaller than the principal dwelling. The lot must meet the district's current minimum lot area and stay under common ownership; the ADU cannot be established before the principal dwelling exists, is prohibited on septic-served lots, and needs one additional paved off-street parking space entirely on the lot. Deed restrictions or HOA rules against ADUs are not overridden by the City ordinance, and the City states it does not enforce private restrictions. Confirm your district's minimum lot size and the current ordinance text with Planning and Economic Development at 954-450-1060.