ADU rules for Unincorporated Shelby
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Shelby, IA
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# of Properties
939
Owner-occupied
87%
Zoning districts
19
Median Lot Size
2.48 acres
Avg Income
$79,936
Residential Types:
939 housing units
Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
13,165 parcels · 19 districts
A-1
83%(10,901)
RT
15%(1,962)
NZ
1%(90)
B-3
0%(47)
Other
1%(165)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Shelby, IA?
Unincorporated Shelby, 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
Parking
- –No ADU-specific parking; general schedule: 2 spaces per single-family detached dwelling and 1.5 spaces per other dwellings; Board of Adjustment may modify/reduce/waive.
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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