

ADU rules for Prairie Village
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Prairie Village, KS
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# of Properties
9,595
Owner-occupied
83%
Zoning districts
20
Median Lot Size
0.24 acres
Avg Income
$127,823
Residential Types:
9,595 housing units
Single Family
96%
Apts (4+ units)
4%
Zoning Districts:
10,236 parcels · 20 districts
R-1B
46%(4,753)
R-1A
43%(4,451)
R-3
2%(212)
R-4
2%(196)
Other
6%(624)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Prairie Village, KS?
Prairie Village, 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
Max Units
- –1 per single-family lot
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy either the principal dwelling or ADU
Parking
- –No ADU-specific parking; general residential standard applies (2 spaces per dwelling unit; one enclosed for single-family); ALQs have no separate parking rule.
Rental Restrictions
- –ALQ rental prohibited; must be used only by family; requires recorded declaration that it is not a rental unit
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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