ADU rules for Bettendorf
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Bettendorf, IA
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# of Properties
15,362
Owner-occupied
83%
Zoning districts
10
Avg Home Value
$443,893
Median Lot Size
0.25 acres
Avg Income
$115,068
Residential Types:
15,362 housing units
R
100%
Zoning Districts:
125 parcels · 10 districts
NZ
39%(49)
R-3C
26%(33)
R-1
10%(12)
R-3
8%(10)
Other
17%(21)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Bettendorf, IA?
Bettendorf, 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
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must reside in one of the dwelling units.
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; no max stated; must meet single-family lot parking standards; BOA may modify/waive; Downtown Master Plan Overlay allows waivers with an approved parking plan.
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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