ADU rules for Unincorporated Adams
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Adams, IN
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# of Properties
7,160
Owner-occupied
28%
Zoning districts
11
Avg Home Value
$161,216
Median Lot Size
17.54 acres
Avg Income
$76,206
Residential Types:
7,160 housing units
Single Family
88%
Apts (4+ units)
5%
Other
7%
Zoning Districts:
12,293 parcels · 11 districts
NZ
87%(10,671)
R-1
10%(1,211)
C-2
1%(93)
I-1
1%(79)
Other
2%(239)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Adams, IN?
Unincorporated Adams, IN 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
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement for ADUs
Parking
- –2 spaces per ADU; no maximum. Off-site parking may be allowed within 300 ft of the building; unlisted uses default to the most similar listed use; each space must be 9 ft by 20 ft.
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals require special use in A and R-2 zones; not allowed in R-1. If an ADU is treated as a multiple-group dwelling, it must be occupied by related family members (no rental to unrelated tenants).
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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