ADUs are allowed in ShelbyvilleTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Shelbyville, IN
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# of Properties
1,928
Owner-occupied
21%
Zoning districts
18
Avg Home Value
$106,671
Median Lot Size
0.21 acres
Avg Income
$68,583
Residential Types:
1,928 housing units
Single Family
11%
2-3 Family
5%
Apts (4+ units)
70%
Other
13%
Zoning Districts:
9,264 parcels · 18 districts
R1
74%(6,860)
PD
7%(607)
BG
4%(413)
BH
3%(251)
Other
12%(1,133)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Shelbyville, IN?
Shelbyville, 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 or attached ADU living area of 600 sq ft.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum of 600 sq ft of living area for a detached accessory dwelling unit (when built within a detached garage).
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner-occupancy not required.
Parking
- –2 off-street spaces per ADU; on the same lot, not in garages, and paved; off-site/shared parking within 500 ft may be approved; waiver if city parking is available within 1,320 ft; general per-dwelling standard applies.
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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