ADUs are allowed in RichmondTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Richmond, IN
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# of Properties
2,081
Owner-occupied
11%
Zoning districts
23
Avg Home Value
$84,931
Median Lot Size
0.20 acres
Avg Income
$43,524
Residential Types:
2,081 housing units
Single Family
6%
Apts (4+ units)
72%
Other
22%
Zoning Districts:
18,273 parcels · 23 districts
UR
40%(7,261)
R3
25%(4,519)
R2
17%(3,071)
GC
6%(1,035)
Other
13%(2,387)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Richmond, IN?
Richmond, 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 40% of the primary dwelling’s floor area for an internal ADU when the primary dwelling is 1,250 sq ft or larger.
- –Maximum size of 600 sq ft for an internal ADU when the primary dwelling is under 1,250 sq ft.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size for a detached ADU: 40% of the primary dwelling’s floor area, or 600 sq ft if the primary dwelling is under 1,250 sq ft.
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot (attached or detached)
- –Single-family, owner-occupied: 1 ADU per lot
- –Primary structure converted to non-SF: 0 ADUs
Owner Occupancy
- –ADU allowed only if the primary dwelling is owner-occupied
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; must use the driveway of the primary structure; no transit-based reductions stated
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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