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Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Emporia, KS

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# of Properties
7,635
Owner-occupied
63%
Zoning districts
14
Median Lot Size
0.21 acres
Avg Income
$57,807
Residential Types:
7,635 housing units
Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
8,614 parcels · 14 districts
SF-D
73%(6,246)
MF
6%(549)
SF-A
5%(419)
FH
5%(415)
Other
11%(985)

ADU Rules

What can you build in Emporia, KS?

Emporia, KS follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.

Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits

  • –Maximum size is 750 sq ft or 20% of the principal building’s gross floor area, whichever is greater, for internal ADUs in single-family attached (townhouse) homes.
  • –Maximum size is 650 sq ft or 40% of the principal building’s gross floor area, whichever is greater, for internal ADUs in single-family detached homes.
  • –Maximum size is the lesser of 650 sq ft or 60% of the principal building’s gross floor area for internal ADUs on Country Home parcels.
  • –No numeric maximum; must be subordinate to the principal structure for internal ADUs on Agricultural (non-exempt) parcels.

Detached ADU Size Limits

  • –SF-A: A detached ADU may be up to the greater of 750 sq ft or 20% of the main building’s gross floor area.
  • –SF-D: A detached ADU may be up to the greater of 650 sq ft or 40% of the main building’s gross floor area.
  • –Country Home (CH): A detached ADU may be up to the lesser of 650 sq ft or 60% of the main building’s gross floor area.
  • –SF-A and SF-D: An ADU (together with all accessory buildings) may not cover more than 15% of the lot area.

Owner Occupancy

  • –Owner-occupancy not required for ADUs

Parking

  • –1 off-street space per ADU; max: none; CUP required; applies to Single-Family Attached, Single-Family Detached, and Country Home parcels; parking from alley where present or shared curb cut, approved by City Engineer

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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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