ADUs are allowed in El DoradoTypes:Detached
Types:Detached
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for El Dorado, KS
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# of Properties
4,660
Owner-occupied
60%
Zoning districts
12
Median Lot Size
0.22 acres
Avg Income
$66,706
Residential Types:
4,660 housing units
Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
5,750 parcels · 12 districts
R-1
76%(4,380)
R-3
6%(324)
R-2
5%(315)
C-1
5%(297)
Other
8%(434)
ADU Rules
What can you build in El Dorado, KS?
El Dorado, KS follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
- –Detached ADU: Special Permit
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size is the most restrictive of 25% of lot area, equal to the principal dwelling's gross floor area (1:1), and an absolute cap of 1,200 sq ft. Up to 1,500 sq ft may be allowed if at least 60 ft from the front property line with matching exterior materials.
Max Units
- –1 accessory apartment per zoning lot (single-family lots).
- –Duplex and multifamily: none specified.
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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