Accessory Structures in Bossier Parish, LA (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
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ADU Rules
Bossier Parish's zoning code lets one free-standing accessory dwelling unit sit on an owner-occupied single-family lot in the R-A, R-1 or R-2 districts, but caps its heated area on a sliding scale by lot size and requires it to sit well off the property lines under Section 126-803.
Accessory Dwelling Unit Size Rules, Bossier Parish
Some RestrictionsBossier Parish Code § 126-803(e), (f)
(e)Accessory dwelling unit size. The permitted size of the ADU shall be determined by lot size as stated below:(1)Up to 12,000 square feet in area—800 square feet heated area.(2)12,001—25,000 square feet in area—1,200 square feet heated area.(3)25,001 square feet to one acre in area—1,600 square feet heated area.(4)Tracts or lots greater than one acre in area—up to 50 percent of the heated area...
ADU Owner Occupancy
An accessory dwelling unit in unincorporated Bossier Parish can only go on a lot with an existing owner-occupied single-family home in the R-A district, or in the rear yard of an R-1 or R-2 home, and needs Metropolitan Planning Commission 'planning approval' matching the primary house's design under Section 126-803.
ADU Owner-Occupancy Rule in Bossier Parish
Some RestrictionsBossier Parish Code § 126-803(a)-(d)
One free standing single-family accessory dwelling may be constructed in rear or side yard of an existing owner-occupied single-family residence within the R-A district or in the rear yard of the R-1 and R-2 districts when located within the unincorporated area of the Benton-Parish MPC area, provided that: (a)Approval of an accessory dwelling unit shall be by "planning approval" following the p...
Shed & Carport Rules
A tool shed or playhouse under 200 square feet without utilities needs no building permit in unincorporated Bossier Parish under Section 19-5(c)(1). Even permit-exempt sheds must still meet the zoning setbacks in Section 126-861: no closer than eight feet to a side or rear yard line, and none in any required front or side yard.
Shed Permit and Setback Rules in Bossier Parish
Some RestrictionsBossier Parish Code §§ 19-5(c)(1), 126-861
(c)Building.(1)One-story detached accessory structures without utilities used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 200 square feet (22.30 m2). ... In any business or industry district, no accessory structure shall occupy any part of a required rear yard; in any residence district, no accessory structure shall occupy more than 30 percent...
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