ADU rules for Leawood
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Leawood, KS
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# of Properties
13,381
Owner-occupied
91%
Zoning districts
16
Median Lot Size
0.37 acres
Avg Income
$194,605
Residential Types:
13,381 housing units
Single Family
88%
Apts (4+ units)
12%
Zoning Districts:
15,223 parcels · 16 districts
R-1
53%(7,997)
RP-1
20%(3,101)
RP-4-LDO
9%(1,436)
RP-3
6%(934)
Other
12%(1,755)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Leawood, KS?
Leawood, 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
- –Short-term rentals (<30 days) prohibited; renting only a portion of a dwelling unit prohibited (internal ADU that is a separate dwelling unit may be rented as a whole); 30+ day rentals require a City rental license, Certificate of Occupancy, and inspection.
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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