ADUs are allowed in FishersTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Fishers, IN
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# of Properties
34,826
Owner-occupied
84%
Zoning districts
33
Avg Home Value
$500,993
Median Lot Size
0.24 acres
Avg Income
$137,488
Residential Types:
34,826 housing units
Single Family
86%
Condos
8%
Other
6%
Zoning Districts:
36,827 parcels · 33 districts
PUDR
23%(8,407)
PUDM
22%(8,214)
R3
17%(6,104)
R4
15%(5,511)
Other
23%(8,591)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Fishers, IN?
Fishers, 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
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum combined accessory-structure floor area by lot size; a detached ADU may not exceed this amount. +500 sq ft in the Nickel Plate Trail Overlay for single-family lots.
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement for ADUs.
Parking
- –No ADU-specific parking requirements; only caretaker's residence is listed (1 space per DU) and is not labeled as an ADU.
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals (<30 days) allowed; owner-occupied STRs by right; non-owner-occupied STRs require a Special Exception; permits may be revoked for violations; no explicit long-term rental restrictions stated.
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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