ADUs are allowed in PendletonTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Pendleton, IN
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# of Properties
1,955
Owner-occupied
77%
Zoning districts
23
Median Lot Size
0.23 acres
Avg Income
$89,367
Residential Types:
1,955 housing units
Single Family
85%
2-3 Family
3%
Apts (4+ units)
3%
Condos
4%
Other
4%
Zoning Districts:
3,331 parcels · 23 districts
RC
29%(967)
SF-3
20%(675)
HZF-PUD
13%(444)
SF-1
12%(398)
Other
25%(847)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Pendleton, IN?
Pendleton, 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
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum internal ADU size is 800 sq ft for a single-family home.
- –Maximum internal ADU size is 50% of the primary dwelling’s floor area for a single-family home.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size for a detached ADU (backyard cottage) is capped at 800 sq ft
- –Maximum size for a detached ADU (backyard cottage) is 50% of the primary dwelling’s floor area
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner-occupancy not required.
Parking
- –1 off-street space per ADU; on-site parking required (may use existing parking for the primary dwelling; ADU must use the existing driveway for access); Downtown Business zoning may waive off-street parking if a town-owned public lot is within 1,000 feet.
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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