ADUs are allowed in GardnerTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Gardner, KS
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# of Properties
7,295
Owner-occupied
79%
Zoning districts
33
Median Lot Size
0.21 acres
Avg Income
$112,144
Residential Types:
7,295 housing units
Single Family
91%
Apts (4+ units)
6%
Other
3%
Zoning Districts:
9,278 parcels · 33 districts
R-1
59%(5,431)
RP-2
9%(866)
R-2
6%(592)
RP-1
5%(472)
Other
21%(1,917)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Gardner, KS?
Gardner, 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 limited to one-third of the principal dwelling’s living area.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU building footprint of 40% of the principal building footprint
- –Maximum ADU building footprint of one-third of the principal dwelling’s living area
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must reside in either the principal dwelling or ADU.
Parking
- –Must meet applicable parking requirements of Chapter 17.09 GMC; no ADU-specific minimum or maximum parking spaces are stated.
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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