

ADUs are allowed in PlacervilleTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Placerville, ID
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ADU Rules
What can you build in Placerville, ID?
Placerville, 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
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –On lots 2.00 acres or smaller, no internal/attached ADU is allowed (0 sq ft); on lots 2.01–4.00 acres, the internal/attached ADU is limited to 1,000 sq ft; on lots 4.01 acres or larger, there is no maximum size.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Lots over 2 acres up to 4 acres: ADU maximum 1,000 sq ft; over 4 acres: no size cap; lots 2 acres or smaller: ADU not permitted.
Max Units
- –Lots ≤ 2.00 acres: 0 ADUs per lot.
- –Lots 2.01–4.00 acres: 1 ADU per lot; up to 1,000 sq ft and max 2 bedrooms.
- –Lots ≥ 4.01 acres: 1 ADU per lot; no size limit stated.
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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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