ADUs are allowed in Bonner SpringsTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Bonner Springs, KS
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# of Properties
2,601
Owner-occupied
69%
Zoning districts
17
Median Lot Size
0.24 acres
Avg Income
$87,700
Residential Types:
2,601 housing units
Single Family
83%
2-3 Family
7%
Apts (4+ units)
3%
Other
7%
Zoning Districts:
3,167 parcels · 17 districts
GR
51%(1,625)
MR
15%(482)
RR
12%(370)
PD
10%(328)
Other
11%(362)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Bonner Springs, KS?
Bonner Springs, KS 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 25% of the primary dwelling’s floor area
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached ADU size of 1,000 sq ft
- –Detached ADU cannot be larger than the primary structure’s building area
Parking
- –ADU parking: no minimum specified; max = 125% of the required minimum off-street spaces (citywide cap); general citywide rules apply.
Rental Restrictions
- –STRs require a Special Use Permit and must meet city STR rules: min 2-night stay; max 2 adults per bedroom; max 7 total guests; booking-service registration; lodging taxes; 2 off-street parking; 1,000 ft from another STR; 1 STR per dwelling.
- –Owner may hold ≤2 STR permits citywide; permits may be revoked; leasing without a permit unlawful.
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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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