Accessory Structures in Pitt County, NC (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Pitt County, North Carolina.
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ADU Rules
Pitt County's zoning ordinance permits one accessory dwelling unit per single-family lot in the RA, RR, R40, SR and MFR districts. A detached unit under 600 square feet needs only a 10-foot side/rear setback, but the lot must carry one and a half times the district's minimum lot area.
Pitt County Accessory Dwelling Unit Standards
Some RestrictionsPitt County Zoning Ordinance § 8(C)
a. The accessory dwelling unit is permitted on the same lot with a principal dwelling unit. b. No more than one accessory dwelling unit is permitted on the same lot with a principal dwelling unit. ... a. Detached accessory dwelling units with a gross floor area of less than 600 square feet shall be located at least 10 feet from side and rear property lines. Accessory dwelling units with a gross...
Shed & Carport Rules
Pitt County lets sheds under 12 feet in any dimension go up without a zoning permit, but anything bigger needs one from the Zoning Administrator. Setbacks and height limits still apply, and a shed with 600 square feet or more of floor area has to meet the same setback as the house.
Pitt County Shed & Accessory Building Rules
Some RestrictionsPitt County Zoning Ordinance § 6(B)(1)(b), (B)(3)
1. Setback Requirements a. Road: No encroachment in the road setback is permitted. b. Side and Rear: If the gross floor area (GFA) of the accessory structure or building is less than six hundred square feet, the structure or building may be located from a side or rear line as delineated in Table 6-1, Accessory Building Setback. If the GFA of the accessory structure is six hundred square feet or...
Tiny Homes
Pitt County's Zoning Ordinance requires a tiny house to meet the North Carolina Residential Code, or be built off-site and certified under the NC Modular Construction Program. A tiny house on a trailer frame with axles and wheels that fails both standards is legally a recreational vehicle, not a permanent dwelling.
Tiny House Rules in Pitt County, NC
Some RestrictionsPitt County Zoning Ordinance § 15.D (Definitions, "Tiny House")
Tiny House: The house and its foundation must comply with the North Carolina Residential Code or it may be constructed at an off-site location if it is inspected and certified under the North Carolina Modular Construction Program. If the tiny house does not comply with the North Carolina Residential Code or Modular Construction Program and is built on a trailer frame with axels and wheels, it i...
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