ADU rules for Lawrence
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Lawrence, KS
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# of Properties
25,496
Owner-occupied
66%
Zoning districts
21
Median Lot Size
0.21 acres
Avg Income
$84,400
Residential Types:
25,496 housing units
Condos
3%
Other
97%
Zoning Districts:
27,672 parcels · 21 districts
R-2
57%(15,795)
R-3
13%(3,619)
PD
11%(3,180)
R-4
5%(1,465)
Other
13%(3,613)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Lawrence, KS?
Lawrence, 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: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached guest house may not be rented or used as a separate dwelling.
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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ADU rules in other Kansas municipalities
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