ADU rules for Waukee
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Waukee, IA
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# of Parcels
12,793
Zoning districts
30
Avg Parcel Value
$476,016
Median Parcel Size
0.22 acres
Zoning Districts:
13,056 parcels · 30 districts
R-2
39%(5,129)
A-1
19%(2,517)
R-4
14%(1,893)
R-1
10%(1,355)
Other
17%(2,162)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Waukee, IA?
Waukee, IA follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
- –Detached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
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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