ADUs are allowed in PaolaTypes:Detached
Types:Detached
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Paola, KS
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# of Parcels
2,634
Zoning districts
10
Zoning Districts:
2,625 parcels · 10 districts
NC-R1
44%(1,163)
TA
17%(448)
S
16%(409)
NC-R2
11%(289)
Other
12%(316)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Paola, KS?
Paola, 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: Conditional Use Permit
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached ADU size of 30% of the principal structure’s floor area
Owner Occupancy
- –The primary dwelling must be owner occupied.
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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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