ADUs are allowed in DavenportTypes:Detached
Types:Detached
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Davenport, IA
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# of Properties
37,952
Owner-occupied
74%
Zoning districts
30
Avg Home Value
$299,002
Median Lot Size
0.18 acres
Avg Income
$73,328
Residential Types:
37,952 housing units
R
100%
Zoning Districts:
38,323 parcels · 30 districts
R-4C
38%(14,664)
R-3
18%(6,737)
R-4
17%(6,571)
R-2
6%(2,134)
Other
21%(8,217)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Davenport, IA?
Davenport, IA follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Not permitted
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum 1,000 sq ft gross floor area for a detached accessory dwelling unit.
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot (must be in a detached structure)
Owner Occupancy
- –One dwelling unit must be occupied by the owner.
Parking
- –0 spaces for ADU; no extra parking required unless other City ordinances require it; principal dwelling must retain its off-street spaces; converting a detached garage to an ADU still requires maintaining the minimum off-street spaces.
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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