ADUs are allowed in Bella VistaTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Bella Vista, AR
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# of Properties
38,824
Owner-occupied
34%
Zoning districts
18
Avg Home Value
$29,131
Median Lot Size
0.32 acres
Avg Income
$101,231
Residential Types:
38,824 housing units
Single Family
41%
Other
59%
Zoning Districts:
40,129 parcels · 18 districts
R-1
91%(36,684)
SPR
2%(929)
R-3
2%(859)
P-1
2%(691)
Other
2%(966)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Bella Vista, AR?
Bella Vista, AR follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: By Right
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached ADU size is 50% of the primary structure’s size in residential districts.
Max Units
- –1 additional dwelling unit per property (A-1 Agricultural district)
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner occupancy is not required.
Parking
- –2 spaces/ADU; waivers may be granted by the Planning Commission; ADU parking must be separate from the principal-structure off-street parking in C-2, I-1, I-2 districts
Rental Restrictions
- –In the A-1 Agricultural District, an additional dwelling unit shall not be used as a rental unit.
What's allowed on your lot?
These are the municipality-wide rules. What's allowed on a specific property also depends on state laws, setbacks, floor area ratio, lot coverage, environmental constraints, topography, and other property-specific factors. Search your address on FutureLot to see what's allowed on your property.
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