Accessory Structures in Lee County, NC (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Lee County, North Carolina.
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ADU Rules
Unincorporated Lee County allows one accessory dwelling per lot where the use matrix permits it, requiring the unit to sit to the side or rear of the main house, meet the same setbacks as the principal dwelling, and provide off-street parking that is not on grass or turf.
Accessory Dwelling Unit Rules in Lee County
Some RestrictionsLee County Unified Development Ordinance § 10.4
10.4.1Accessory dwellings shall only be permitted as set forth in Table 4.6-1 permitted use matrix of this ordinance.10.4.2Standards for accessory dwellings. ... • Only one accessory dwelling shall be permitted per lot. ... • An accessory dwelling unit shall be sited to the side or the rear of the principal dwelling. ... • An accessory dwelling unit shall meet all setback requirements as establ...
Shed & Carport Rules
In unincorporated Lee County, backyard sheds and other accessory structures must meet the Table 5-1 setback chart in the Unified Development Ordinance. In the RA and RR districts, the standard is 30 feet from the front street right-of-way and 5 feet from side and rear lot lines. Detached sheds of 800 square feet or less get a Note 2 exception letting them sit as close as 5 feet to a side or rear line, but larger accessory buildings must meet the full principal-structure setbacks.
Lee County Shed and Accessory Building Setbacks
Some RestrictionsLee County Unified Development Ordinance §§ 5.1.3, 5.1.4.1
Table 5-1. Setbacks for Accessory structures. ... ZONING DISTRICT FRONT SETBACK (FEET) (see Note 1) SIDE SETBACK (FEET) REAR SETBACK (FEET) RA 30 5 5 RR 30 5 5 ... NOTE 2: ... Detached accessory buildings of 800 square feet or less in size may be located within five feet of any side or rear lot line. Accessory structures that are greater than 800 square feet shall be governed by the same dimens...
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