ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated KootenaiTypes:Detached
Types:Detached
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Kootenai, ID
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# of Parcels
38,318
Zoning districts
29
Avg Parcel Value
$735,757
Median Parcel Size
3.93 acres
Zoning Districts:
38,317 parcels · 29 districts
R
37%(14,322)
RR
28%(10,610)
AS
19%(7,149)
A
13%(4,808)
Other
4%(1,428)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Kootenai, ID?
Unincorporated Kootenai, ID 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: By Right
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU size is the greater of 1,000 sq ft or 50% of the primary dwelling’s habitable area.
Max Units
- –1 accessory living unit per parcel
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement.
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; no reductions or waivers; silent on A/R zones
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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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