Accessory Structures in Pembroke Pines, FL (2026)
3 verified accessory structures rules for Pembroke Pines, Florida, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
ADU Rules
Pembroke Pines lets a single-family lot add one accessory dwelling unit under Code of Ordinances § 155.621(A)(7), sized between 300 and 1,000 square feet and always smaller than the main house. An ADU needs its own kitchen, bath and living space, one dedicated paved parking spot, and can't be added to a lot served by septic.
Pembroke Pines Accessory Dwelling Unit Rules
Some RestrictionsPembroke Pines Code of Ordinances § 155.621(A)(7)(a), (d)(1)
(7) Accessory dwelling unit (ADU). (a) Purpose: Accessory dwelling units are a recognized element of our neighborhoods and provide a variety of housing types. The following standards allow the continuation and establishment of this housing type in a manner consistent with the surrounding development. The provisions of this section do not override any deed restriction or homeowners'...
Shed & Carport Rules
Pembroke Pines allows one shed per residential lot under Code of Ordinances § 155.620(C)(1), and Table 155.620 caps a standard shed at 200 square feet with 5-foot side and rear setbacks, a 15-foot street-side setback on corner lots, and a height no taller than the primary house or 24 feet, whichever is less.
Pembroke Pines Accessory Shed Size and Setbacks
Some RestrictionsPembroke Pines Code of Ordinances § 155.620(C)(1)-(2)
(C) General standards. (1) Unless otherwise noted herein, a residential lot may have one of each of the following accessory buildings and structures: (a) Shed; (b) Private detached garages; (c) Free standing open sided structures; (d) Accessory dwelling unit. (2) Lot coverage. Accessory buildings and structures constructed, with soli...
Garage Conversions
Pembroke Pines lets a homeowner turn an attached garage into a legal accessory dwelling unit, but the Land Development Code demands specific work: if the garage door faced the street it must come out, the opening enclosed to match the house's finishes and color, and the whole unit must meet size, parking, and permitting standards under Code of Ordinances § 155.621(A)(7).
Pembroke Pines Garage Conversion & ADU Rules
Some RestrictionsPembroke Pines Code of Ordinances § 155.621(A)(7)(d)5
Where an attached garage on the front façade of a structure is converted to an accessory dwelling unit, the garage door shall be removed, and the enclosure must be architecturally compatible with the style of the building including finishes and color scheme.
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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Pembroke Pines city rules.
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