ADU rules for Chesterton
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Chesterton, IN
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# of Properties
5,349
Owner-occupied
79%
Zoning districts
12
Avg Home Value
$310,679
Median Lot Size
0.24 acres
Avg Income
$98,142
Residential Types:
5,349 housing units
Single Family
77%
2-3 Family
9%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Other
13%
Zoning Districts:
6,263 parcels · 12 districts
R2
33%(2,042)
R1
30%(1,855)
PUD
18%(1,110)
R3
9%(562)
Other
11%(694)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Chesterton, IN?
Chesterton, IN follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
- –Detached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
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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ADU rules in other Indiana municipalities
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