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ADU rules for Unincorporated Dallas

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

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# of Parcels
14,090
Zoning districts
17
Avg Parcel Value
$215,198
Median Parcel Size
26.79 acres
Zoning Districts:
14,080 parcels · 17 districts
A-1
66%(9,248)
A-2
19%(2,649)
R-1
9%(1,227)
RE-1
3%(379)
Other
4%(577)

ADU Rules

What can you build in Unincorporated Dallas, IA?

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

Owner Occupancy

  • –No owner-occupancy requirement identified

Parking

  • –2 spaces/ADU; max not stated; off-street parking on same lot as principal use and not in front yard; ADUs may require separate authorization; no ADU-specific standards found

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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ADU rules in other Iowa municipalities

Rules change at the town line. Check the municipality your property is actually in.

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