Tarpon Springs allows accessory dwelling units in certain residential zoning districts subject to size, owner-occupancy, parking, and design standards in the Comprehensive Zoning and Land Development Code. Florida statute also encourages local ADU adoption.
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in Tarpon Springs are governed by Appendix A, the Comprehensive Zoning and Land Development Code, particularly Article II district regulations and Article IV special regulations. ADUs typically must be subordinate to a principal single-family dwelling, share utilities, meet minimum lot-area thresholds, and observe setback requirements applicable to accessory structures. Section 207.03 limits short-term rental of ADUs in some districts. Applicants generally need a building permit, planning and zoning review, and may need a special exception depending on the zoning district. Florida Statute 163.31771 encourages municipalities to allow ADUs to address affordable housing needs.
Unpermitted ADUs face stop-work orders, code enforcement liens, and daily fines up to $250 per first violation under Florida Statute 162.09; structures must be removed or legalized.
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