ADUs are allowed in TopekaTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Topeka, IN
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# of Properties
317
Owner-occupied
35%
Zoning districts
9
Avg Home Value
$327,324
Median Lot Size
0.26 acres
Avg Income
$79,747
Residential Types:
317 housing units
Single Family
6%
2-3 Family
8%
Apts (4+ units)
81%
Other
5%
Zoning Districts:
614 parcels · 9 districts
U-1
61%(374)
I-2
17%(103)
B-4
10%(59)
B-2
3%(19)
Other
10%(59)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Topeka, IN?
Topeka, 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
Parking
- –1 off-street space per secondary dwelling unit (in addition to existing spaces); no max; up to 50% reductions may be approved by the Zoning Administrator; larger reductions require BZA; off-site/shared parking may be approved as a conditional use by the Plan Commission.
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals require a conditional use permit; STRs cannot operate in an accessory structure unless it is an approved secondary dwelling unit.
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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