

ADUs are allowed in NapoleonTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Napoleon, IN
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# of Properties
27
Owner-occupied
4%
Zoning districts
7
Avg Home Value
$16,111
Median Lot Size
0.31 acres
Avg Income
$85,417
Residential Types:
27 housing units
Apts (4+ units)
78%
Other
22%
Zoning Districts:
170 parcels · 7 districts
R1
39%(66)
R3
18%(30)
R-2
16%(28)
LB
11%(18)
Other
16%(28)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Napoleon, IN?
Napoleon, 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 size of 600 sq ft of habitable space for an internal or attached ADU
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached ADU habitable area of 600 sq ft
Max Units
- –SD-M: 0 per lot; SD-PUD: 0 per lot; CZ: 0 per lot
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement.
Parking
- –0 spaces/ADU; ADUs excluded from off-street parking calculations; no ADU-specific max; total parking cannot exceed 100% above the lot's required minimum.
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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