ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated SteubenTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Steuben, IN
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# of Properties
8,906
Owner-occupied
14%
Zoning districts
30
Avg Home Value
$73,408
Median Lot Size
1.83 acres
Avg Income
$78,298
Residential Types:
8,906 housing units
Single Family
44%
Apts (4+ units)
40%
Other
16%
Zoning Districts:
33,684 parcels · 30 districts
LR
39%(13,275)
A
26%(8,832)
R2
13%(4,235)
EC
10%(3,391)
Other
12%(3,951)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Steuben, IN?
Unincorporated Steuben, IN follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Special Permit
- –Detached ADU: Special Permit
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum internal ADU size is the larger of 33% of the principal dwelling’s living area or 800 sq ft.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU size is the greater of 33% of the principal dwelling’s living area or 800 sq ft.
Parking
- –No explicit ADU parking standard; ADUs not listed in the parking table. Plan Director may assign a similar-use standard for unlisted uses; residential parking must be on the premises it serves; providing more than 20% above any minimum requires Plan Director approval.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADUs cannot be used for short-term rentals (tourist homes/Bed & Breakfasts).
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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