Tennessee SB2131 regulates accessory dwelling units (ADUs) by setting minimum size, parking, and setback requirements, and streamlining permit.
Tennessee SB2131 amends state law to establish regulations for accessory dwelling units (ADUs). It mandates a minimum size of 850 square feet for ADUs and prohibits local governments from imposing more restrictive rules than those for single-family homes. The bill also limits parking requirements to one space per ADU and setbacks to five feet, excluding environmental features. It streamlines the permit process for ADUs, requiring local governments to approve or deny applications within 60 days.
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