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Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Clinton, IA

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# of Properties
3,717
Owner-occupied
81%
Zoning districts
16
Avg Home Value
$248,011
Median Lot Size
4.50 acres
Avg Income
$94,497
Residential Types:
3,717 housing units
Other
100%
Zoning Districts:
15,184 parcels · 16 districts
A-1
78%(11,898)
AR-1
16%(2,505)
R-2
2%(352)
R-1
1%(139)
Other
2%(290)

ADU Rules

What can you build in Unincorporated Clinton, IA?

Unincorporated Clinton, IA follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.

Owner Occupancy

  • –Owner or immediate family must occupy the ADU.

Parking

  • –1 additional space per ADU; no max stated; ADUs limited to secondary farm dwellings in Agricultural/Residential districts and must meet conditions; no transit-based reductions or waivers.

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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Clinton County

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