ADUs are allowed in Overland ParkTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Overland Park, KS
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# of Properties
63,558
Owner-occupied
86%
Zoning districts
59
Median Lot Size
0.25 acres
Avg Income
$131,478
Residential Types:
63,558 housing units
Single Family
90%
Apts (4+ units)
10%
Zoning Districts:
73,041 parcels · 59 districts
R-1
63%(46,233)
RP-3
7%(4,830)
R-1A
5%(4,012)
RP-4
4%(2,676)
Other
21%(15,290)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Overland Park, KS?
Overland Park, 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 50% of the primary dwelling’s floor area for an internal or attached in-home apartment.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size is 50% of the primary dwelling unit’s square footage for a detached accessory dwelling unit
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot; min 400 sq ft; max 50% of the primary dwelling unit floor area
Parking
- –ADU parking not listed; parking requirements for ADUs are set case-by-case by the Planning Commission/Governing Body; if a requirement is set, up to 50% may be provided on-street adjacent to the site; waivers or shared reductions may be considered.
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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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