ADUs are allowed in GreenwoodTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Greenwood, IN
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# of Properties
19,719
Owner-occupied
83%
Zoning districts
32
Avg Home Value
$318,629
Median Lot Size
0.23 acres
Avg Income
$92,829
Residential Types:
19,719 housing units
Single Family
1%
Apts (4+ units)
16%
Condos
82%
Zoning Districts:
26,123 parcels · 32 districts
RM
46%(12,142)
RA
15%(3,953)
PUD
9%(2,391)
RL
9%(2,339)
Other
20%(5,298)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Greenwood, IN?
Greenwood, 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 size is the greater of 30% of the primary home's total floor area or 800 sq ft.
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot (citywide)
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must permanently reside in either the principal unit or the ADU.
Parking
- –0 spaces/ADU; waived if principal dwelling meets its required parking
Rental Restrictions
- –In RL, RM, and RA zones, short-term rentals require on-site owner residence; guest stays are limited to 40 days, with guests over 18 limited to six.
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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