ADUs are allowed in NewtonTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Newton, KS
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# of Properties
7,109
Owner-occupied
67%
Zoning districts
15
Median Lot Size
0.24 acres
Avg Income
$71,236
Residential Types:
7,109 housing units
Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
8,840 parcels · 15 districts
R-1
56%(4,924)
R-2
17%(1,459)
R-3
15%(1,327)
C-2
5%(427)
Other
8%(703)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Newton, KS?
Newton, KS 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 size of 45% of the principal dwelling’s total floor area for an internal/attached Accessory Apartment.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size is 800 sq ft or 10% of lot area, whichever is greater.
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot in RS, R1, RT, R2A (single-family detached).
- –0 ADUs permitted in R-2 (duplex) and R-3 (multifamily); not allowed in all other districts.
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement for ADUs.
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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