ADUs are allowed in HutchinsonTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Hutchinson, KS
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# of Properties
14,989
Owner-occupied
86%
Zoning districts
25
Avg Home Value
$41,991
Median Lot Size
0.22 acres
Avg Income
$63,110
Residential Types:
14,989 housing units
Other
100%
Zoning Districts:
18,172 parcels · 25 districts
R6
40%(7,214)
R3
30%(5,486)
R4
15%(2,635)
C4
4%(753)
Other
11%(2,084)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Hutchinson, KS?
Hutchinson, 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 of 50% of the principal dwelling’s floor area
- –Maximum size of 960 sq ft; may be 1,200 sq ft in the R-3 district (still subject to the 50% cap)
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU size is the lesser of 960 sq ft (or 1200 sq ft in R-3) and 50% of the principal structure’s size
- –With an approved administrative adjustment, the maximum ADU size may be increased by up to 20% over the standard cap
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must reside in either the principal dwelling or ADU.
Parking
- –1 space/ADU (paved off-street); gravel allowed if ADU parking is accessed only from an unpaved alley; in R-6, primary-dwelling parking may be reduced to 1, but ADU still requires 1 space.
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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