ADUs are allowed in LewesTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Lewes, DE
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# of Parcels
3,885
Zoning districts
28
Avg Parcel Value
$1,055,725
Zoning Districts:
4,063 parcels · 28 districts
R-2
23%(943)
R-3
21%(848)
R-4-H
14%(584)
R-5
14%(570)
Other
28%(1,118)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Lewes, DE?
Lewes, DE 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 first-floor area for a detached accessory dwelling unit is 900 sq ft.
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must reside on site in either the primary dwelling or ADU
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; no off-street parking required within the Town Center, Town Center (Historic), or Cultural/Historic Districts
Rental Restrictions
- –ADU shall not be sublet; ADU shall not be used as a short-term rental.
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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