ADUs Decisions in Memphis
How adus requests are decided across Memphis, TN council meetings, the vote and the conditions on the record
ADUs is one of the most actively tracked zoning topics in Memphis, TN. ZoneWire has analyzed 0 council meetings and detected 0 instances of adus activity. Below are the most recent discussions.
What is Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)?
A secondary, smaller residential unit on the same lot as a primary dwelling, such as a backyard cottage or garage apartment.
An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a secondary housing unit located on the same parcel as a primary single-family residence. ADUs go by many names - granny flats, in-law suites, backyard cottages, garage apartments, or casitas - but they all share the common characteristic of being smaller, subordinate residential units that share a lot with the main house.
Read full definitionADUs in Memphis, TN
A secondary, smaller residential unit on the same lot as a primary dwelling, such as a backyard cottage or garage apartment. In Memphis, TN, local government bodies regularly discuss adus as part of zoning and land use decisions.
ZoneWire has analyzed 0 meetings in Memphis and detected 0 mentions of adus.
Recent ADUs meetings in Memphis
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Why Track ADUs?
ADU policy has become one of the most active areas of zoning reform nationwide. States like California, Oregon, and Washington have passed legislation overriding local restrictions on ADUs, making them a by-right use in most residential zones. Common regulatory changes include eliminating owner-occupancy requirements, reducing parking mandates, and allowing ADUs on any residential lot.
ADUs Regulations in Tennessee
Tennessee sets the regulatory framework that governs how adus decisions are made at the county and municipal level. State statutes define zoning authority, hearing requirements, and appeal processes that directly affect adus outcomes in Memphis.
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Frequently Asked Questions
An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a secondary housing unit located on the same parcel as a primary single-family residence. ADUs go by many names - granny flats, in-law suites, backyard cottages, garage apartments, or casitas - but they all share the common characteristic of being smaller, subordinate residential units that share a lot with the main house. ZoneWire tracks adus activity across Memphis, TN public meetings.
ZoneWire monitors Memphis, TN planning and council meetings, transcribes them, and flags adus activity. As of the latest update we have analyzed 0 meetings and detected 0 adus mentions.
Tracking adus in Memphis surfaces zoning and development signals early, so developers, investors, and brokers can evaluate parcels and approvals before they reach the broader market.
Zoning in Memphis is governed by the Unified Development Code (UDC), which serves as the Zoning Code and Subdivision Regulations for the City of Memphis and unincorporated Shelby County. The UDC is administered jointly through the Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development. Property owners can look up a specific parcel's zoning district using the Zoning Atlas referenced on the Division's Develop901 site.
The Land Use Control Board (LUCB) is a joint body serving both the City of Memphis and unincorporated Shelby County. It reviews area and neighborhood plans, zoning map changes (rezonings), zoning text changes, planned developments, special use permits, and street closures before those items advance to the Memphis City Council or the Shelby County Board of Commissioners. The LUCB has final approval authority over special exceptions, subdivisions, and major modifications to permits and planned developments unless a decision is appealed to the relevant legislative body.
The Land Use Control Board meets on the second Thursday of the month at 9:00 AM in the City Council Chambers at 125 North Main Street, Memphis, TN 38103. Agendas and meeting minutes are posted by the Division of Planning and Development.
Variances are heard by the Memphis and Shelby County Board of Adjustment. The Board hears variances from provisions of the Unified Development Code when an applicant demonstrates exceptional circumstances and practical difficulties or undue hardships. It also hears conditional use permits for select uses, appeals of staff interpretation of the zoning regulations, requests to extend a zoning district boundary up to 25 feet, and nonconforming use permits. The Board is staffed by Land Use and Development Services within the Division of Planning and Development.
The Memphis and Shelby County Board of Adjustment is composed of eight members serving three-year terms: four appointed by the Mayor of Shelby County and confirmed by the County Board of Commissioners, and four appointed by the Mayor of Memphis and confirmed by the Memphis City Council. Established in 1925, it is Tennessee's oldest administrative zoning board. It meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 2:00 PM (moving to the third Wednesday in November and December) in the City Council Chambers at 125 North Main Street, Memphis, TN 38103.
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What gets approved in Memphis
In Memphis, 79% of land-use board decisions were approved over the last 24 months. Variance clear 77%. ZoneWire analyzed 30 land-use board decisions in Memphis over the last 24 months. Here are the most active project types and how often each one clears.
| Project type | Decisions | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|
| Variance | 13 | 77% |
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