ADU rules for Fairfield
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Fairfield, IA
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# of Parcels
5,114
Zoning districts
11
Avg Parcel Value
$183,648
Zoning Districts:
5,114 parcels · 11 districts
R-2
43%(2,177)
R-3
18%(939)
R-1
16%(825)
B-1
9%(444)
Other
14%(729)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Fairfield, IA?
Fairfield, 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 permitted
Max Units
- –0 per lot (detached ADU in an accessory structure); none specified for attached/internal ADU or JADU.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU: not rented at all (not a dwelling); Short-term rentals prohibited in R-1; in R-2/R-3/B-1 require BOA approval and a 28-day max. Internal/attached ADU: short-term rentals not authorized in R-1; in R-2/R-3/B-1 require BOA approval and a 28-day max.
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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