Accessory Structures in Caddo Parish, LA (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
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ADU Rules
Caddo Parish caps accessory dwelling units at one per lot under Unified Development Code Section 6.1.L, limiting a detached ADU to 60% of the principal home's floor area or 1,800 square feet, whichever is less, and requiring it sit in the rear yard at least 10 feet from any lot line or the main house.
Caddo Parish Accessory Dwelling Unit Rules
Some RestrictionsCaddo Parish Unified Development Code § 6.1.L
L.Dwelling—Accessory Dwelling Unit 1.No more than one accessory dwelling unit is allowed per lot. Where permitted, the accessory dwelling unit does not count toward the maximum number of dwelling units on a lot, including when the accessory dwelling unit is located in a detached structure. 2.A detached accessory dwelling unit may not exceed the height of the principal dwelling, may not exceed a...
Shed & Carport Rules
Sheds in unincorporated Caddo Parish top out at 18 feet under the Unified Development Code's accessory structure standards, and Table 7-1 requires a shed to sit at least five feet from every lot line and stay out of the front yard. A shed without a permanent foundation skips the building permit; one built on a slab needs a permit like any other accessory structure.
Caddo Parish Shed Height, Setback & Permit Rules
Some RestrictionsCaddo Parish Unified Development Code §§ 7.3.A, 7.4 (Table 7-1)
4.The maximum height of any detached accessory structure is 18 feet, unless otherwise permitted or restricted by this Code... 9.Accessory structures, including those listed in this section and Section 7.4, must be at least three feet from any lot line, unless otherwise permitted or restricted by this Code. ... Shed / Prohibited in front yard / Min. of 5' from any lot line / No building permit r...
Accessory Structures by City in Caddo Parish
1 cities in Caddo Parish have their own accessory structures rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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