ADUs are allowed in PocatelloTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Pocatello, ID
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# of Parcels
23,520
Zoning districts
21
Avg Parcel Value
$335,303
Median Parcel Size
0.20 acres
Zoning Districts:
23,628 parcels · 21 districts
RMS
45%(10,546)
RL
16%(3,720)
RMM
10%(2,283)
CG
7%(1,744)
Other
23%(5,335)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Pocatello, ID?
Pocatello, ID 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
Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 750 sq ft
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot for single-family dwellings; none specified for duplex/multifamily
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner-occupancy is required for either the primary unit or ADU.
Parking
- –1 space/ADU if on-street parking is available adjacent to the primary dwelling and the primary dwelling meets off-street standards; otherwise 2 spaces. In Central Commercial and Warehouse Historic Districts, off-street parking is not required.
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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