ADUs are allowed in LowellTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Lowell, IN
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# of Properties
82
Owner-occupied
56%
Zoning districts
13
Avg Home Value
$217,413
Median Lot Size
0.37 acres
Avg Income
$88,712
Residential Types:
82 housing units
Single Family
54%
Apts (4+ units)
2%
Condos
10%
Other
34%
Zoning Districts:
5,059 parcels · 13 districts
R-2
40%(2,038)
R-3
19%(981)
PUD-R
15%(736)
R-1
12%(614)
Other
14%(690)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Lowell, IN?
Lowell, 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: Special Permit
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 900 sq ft for a detached ADU in R1–R4; special use approval required. Note: if the primary dwelling has an attached garage, a stricter 200 sq ft per structure/400 sq ft combined cap may apply.
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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