ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated LeavenworthTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Leavenworth, KS
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# of Properties
8,621
Owner-occupied
0%
Zoning districts
34
Median Lot Size
5.09 acres
Avg Income
$116,029
Residential Types:
8,621 housing units
Other
100%
Zoning Districts:
12,128 parcels · 34 districts
RR-5
45%(5,494)
RR-2.5
44%(5,291)
R-1
3%(338)
PUD
2%(241)
Other
6%(764)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Leavenworth, KS?
Unincorporated Leavenworth, 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
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU size of 2.5% of lot area on lots smaller than 2.51 acres
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must share ownership with the principal dwelling; no public rental.
Parking
- –2 spaces per ADU; no waivers; off-street parking required for new or converted units; no transit-based reductions
Rental Restrictions
- –The accessory dwelling unit may not be used for the purpose of long-term or short-term rentals to the general public.
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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