ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated BrownTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Brown, IN
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# of Properties
3,909
Owner-occupied
19%
Zoning districts
14
Avg Home Value
$112,588
Median Lot Size
8.49 acres
Avg Income
$82,077
Residential Types:
3,909 housing units
Single Family
24%
Apts (4+ units)
28%
Other
48%
Zoning Districts:
16,150 parcels · 14 districts
R2
52%(8,418)
LR
19%(3,020)
R1
15%(2,406)
FR
7%(1,185)
Other
7%(1,121)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Brown, IN?
Unincorporated Brown, IN 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
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU size of 1,300 sq ft
- –Maximum ADU size of 75% of the primary building’s total floor area
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement.
Parking
- –1.5 spaces/ADU; no max; general residential standard applies (ADU parking silent). Spaces must be 9 ft by 20 ft and not in the required front yard (except in GB/I districts); board may waive parking for blocks with ≥50% of area occupied by business/industrial structures at ordinance adoption.
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals prohibited; minimum 31-day rental term
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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