ADUs are allowed in JonesboroTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Jonesboro, AR
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# of Properties
25,108
Owner-occupied
73%
Zoning districts
51
Avg Home Value
$193,661
Median Lot Size
0.28 acres
Avg Income
$76,372
Residential Types:
25,108 housing units
Residential Improved
100%
Zoning Districts:
32,295 parcels · 51 districts
R-1
58%(18,630)
R-2
16%(5,100)
R-3
10%(3,204)
C-3
6%(1,965)
Other
11%(3,396)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Jonesboro, AR?
Jonesboro, 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
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –RS-1 and RS-2: By right, attached in-home apartments are limited to 25% of the primary residence’s heated floor area, up to a maximum of 1,500 sq ft (using habitable area as a proxy).
- –RS-1 and RS-2: With conditional use approval, attached in-home apartments may exceed 1,500 sq ft but are limited to 25% of the primary residence’s heated floor area (using habitable area as a proxy).
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –RS-1–RS-2: Maximum of 25% of the primary home’s heated area, up to 1,500 sq ft (by right).
- –All districts: A detached accessory building may not exceed the floor area of the principal use.
- –RS-3–RS-5: 600 sq ft maximum; RS-6–RS-8: up to 50% of the principal structure’s floor area (conditional use required).
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner-occupancy not required; ADU limited to family or onsite employees.
Parking
- –ADUs have no fixed parking spaces; off-street parking required when adding dwelling units; unlisted uses follow similar-use rules or planning commission; off-site parking cannot satisfy residential parking.
Rental Restrictions
- –General rental prohibited; only immediate family or onsite employees may occupy; occupancy capped at two persons related to the owner
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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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