ADU rules for Ankeny
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Ankeny, IA
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# of Properties
25,529
Owner-occupied
84%
Zoning districts
22
Avg Home Value
$341,702
Median Lot Size
0.22 acres
Avg Income
$119,960
Residential Types:
25,529 housing units
Other
100%
Zoning Districts:
31,540 parcels · 22 districts
PUD
28%(8,780)
R-2
25%(7,792)
R-3
23%(7,144)
R-1
10%(3,045)
Other
15%(4,779)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Ankeny, IA?
Ankeny, 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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