ADUs are allowed in SearcyTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Searcy, AR
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
# of Properties
7,496
Owner-occupied
58%
Zoning districts
13
Avg Home Value
$132,533
Median Lot Size
0.27 acres
Avg Income
$63,345
Residential Types:
7,496 housing units
Residential - Improved
100%
Zoning Districts:
9,724 parcels · 13 districts
R-3
41%(3,961)
R-4
18%(1,754)
C-4
10%(1,002)
R-1
10%(981)
Other
21%(2,026)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Searcy, AR?
Searcy, 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 size of 60% of the primary dwelling’s ground-floor area
- –Maximum size of the greater of 800 sq ft or 5% of lot area, but no more than 1,200 sq ft
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy either the principal or ADU
Parking
- –No additional off-street parking required for ADUs; the 2-space per dwelling unit requirement does not apply to ADUs (Art. 5-1-2(11)).
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals under 30 days allowed only with approval under the Short-Term Rental Ordinance; owner must occupy one unit.
- –STR must meet licensing, inspection, occupancy, parking, and tax requirements.
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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