5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Pasco County, Florida.
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Unincorporated Pasco County allows one accessory dwelling unit (ADU) per lot in zoning districts that permit single-family dwellings. Under LDC Section 530.24, an ADU may not exceed 1,200 square feet of living space, must be smaller than the principal unit, and must meet the principal structure's setbacks, height, and lot coverage.
Pasco County Land Development Code, Sec. 530.24 (Accessory Dwelling Units), adopted by Ord. No. 25-22 (Apr. 9, 2025)
530.24 Accessory Dwelling Units. A. Intent and Purpose. To allow Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) to be constructed in zoning districts that allow single family dwelling units and in portions of MPUDs that have single family dwellings as principal permitted uses. ... 1. Dimensional Standards. a. Size. The minimum size of an ADU shall be subject to the Florida Building Code. ADUs shall not exceed...
In unincorporated Pasco County, accessory buildings and structures (including sheds) must be set back at least 5 feet from any rear or side lot line, may not sit in an easement, and may not be built before the principal building is started or used for residential purposes. A shed 150 square feet or less needs no building permit if it has tie-downs and meets setbacks.
Pasco County Land Development Code, Sec. 530.3 (Construction of Accessory Buildings and Structures)
Construction of Accessory Buildings and Structures. No accessory building or structure, except fencing, shall be constructed upon a lot until the construction of the principal building has been actually commenced. No accessory building shall be used for residential purposes, except as provided elsewhere in this Chapter 500. Accessory buildings or structures shall not be constructed within five ...
A garage may be converted to living space in unincorporated Pasco County only as an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) under LDC Section 530.24. When a garage is converted to an ADU, the garage door must be removed and the building opening closed, the unit must meet the Florida Building Code and ADU size limits, and on-site parking must be replaced.
Pasco County Land Development Code, Sec. 530.24.B.2 (ADU Development Standards), adopted by Ord. No. 25-22
2. Development Standards. a. Florida Building Code and the applicable provisions of this Code shall apply. b. Where a garage is converted to an ADU, the garage door shall be removed, and the building opening closed. c. Parking shall be provided on site unless permanent on-street parking is permissible within the neighborhood. The number of required parking spaces shall be pursuant to Section 90...
Pasco County requires building permits for carports. Florida Building Code wind-load requirements (130+ mph) apply. LDC setbacks and lot coverage limits vary by zoning district.
Pasco County regulates tiny homes on foundations as dwellings under the Florida Building Code (with Appendix Q for homes under 400 sq ft). Tiny homes on wheels (THOW) are treated as RVs and limited to RV parks under LDC.
3 cities in Pasco County have their own accessory structures rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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