ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated ShawneeTypes:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Shawnee, KS
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# of Properties
23,508
Owner-occupied
67%
Zoning districts
18
Avg Home Value
$250,515
Median Lot Size
2.68 acres
Avg Income
$101,165
Residential Types:
23,508 housing units
Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
24,150 parcels · 18 districts
RR1
60%(14,509)
RA1
33%(7,873)
M1
4%(1,051)
I2
1%(205)
Other
2%(512)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Shawnee, KS?
Unincorporated Shawnee, KS follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
- –Detached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Max Units
- –Detached ADU: 0 per lot (not permitted); Attached/Internal ADU: none specified; JADU: none specified
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU cannot be rented or used for residential purposes.
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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