ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated BartholomewTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Bartholomew, IN
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# of Properties
9,288
Owner-occupied
78%
Zoning districts
28
Avg Home Value
$286,176
Median Lot Size
0.79 acres
Avg Income
$92,202
Residential Types:
9,288 housing units
Single Family
92%
Other
8%
Zoning Districts:
16,214 parcels · 28 districts
AP
50%(8,102)
AG
28%(4,600)
RS2
5%(798)
RE
5%(790)
Other
12%(1,924)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Bartholomew, IN?
Unincorporated Bartholomew, IN follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
- –Detached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size based on zoning: in residential districts, the smaller of 1,000 sq ft or 65% of the primary residence’s living area; in agricultural districts, up to 75% of the primary residence’s living area.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum living area: in residential districts, the lesser of 1,000 sq ft or 65% of the primary residence; in agricultural districts, 75% of the primary residence (ag historic-home retention exemption not encoded).
Max Units
- –1 ADU per property on single-family or single farm dwelling lots
- –ADUs not permitted on duplex or multifamily lots
Parking
- –0 spaces if on-street parking is allowed on either side of the street along the block fronting the property; otherwise 1 off-street space per ADU (in addition to the primary dwelling); no additional driveway required; if on-street parking is available, no off-street parking for the ADU is required; off-street spaces must meet Article 7 design standards.
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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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