ADUs are allowed in BentonTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Benton, AR
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# of Parcels
17,249
Zoning districts
21
Avg Parcel Value
$201,266
Zoning Districts:
17,151 parcels · 21 districts
R2
74%(12,623)
R1
4%(764)
AG
3%(522)
C3
3%(514)
Other
16%(2,728)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Benton, AR?
Benton, 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
- –Maximum size of less than 30% of the primary dwelling’s floor area for an internal/attached ADU.
- –Maximum size of no more than 5% of the lot area for an internal/attached ADU.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU size less than 30% of the primary dwelling's square footage
- –Maximum ADU size no more than 5% of the lot area
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot (R-1, R-2 detached, TC-1).
- –R-2 attached: 0; R-4: 0; all other districts: 0 ADUs.
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement.
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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