ADUs are allowed in EldridgeTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Eldridge, IA
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# of Parcels
2,817
Zoning districts
14
Avg Parcel Value
$415,616
Median Parcel Size
0.27 acres
Zoning Districts:
2,894 parcels · 14 districts
R-1
58%(1,681)
R-2
10%(294)
R-3
10%(285)
SA
7%(202)
Other
15%(432)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Eldridge, IA?
Eldridge, IA follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: By Right
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size is the greater of 1,000 sq ft or 50% of the single-family residence’s floor area.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 1,000 sq ft or 50% of the single-family residence, whichever is greater
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement.
Parking
- –2 spaces/ADU; Board may modify/reduce/waive; may reduce if sufficient public parking exists
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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