ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated WayneTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Wayne, IN
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# of Properties
5,634
Owner-occupied
24%
Zoning districts
41
Avg Home Value
$135,567
Median Lot Size
21.55 acres
Avg Income
$82,904
Residential Types:
5,634 housing units
Single Family
83%
Apts (4+ units)
8%
Other
9%
Zoning Districts:
14,405 parcels · 41 districts
A-1
54%(7,787)
R2
14%(1,960)
AG
10%(1,396)
R1
7%(959)
Other
16%(2,303)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Wayne, IN?
Unincorporated Wayne, IN follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Internal ADUs are not permitted in Residential (R) zoning districts.
Max Units
- –1 ADU per parcel on single-family lots.
- –ADUs not permitted on lots without a primary single-family dwelling (e.g., duplex or multifamily).
- –Only detached ADUs defined; attached/internal ADUs and JADUs are not specified.
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must reside in either the primary dwelling or ADU
Parking
- –1 off-street space per ADU (in addition to primary dwelling); no max; collective parking allowed for multiple uses if totals meet; Board may modify/reduce/waive on appeal
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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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