ADUs are allowed in ElizabethtownTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Elizabethtown, KY
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# of Parcels
10,996
Zoning districts
22
Median Parcel Size
0.35 acres
Zoning Districts:
10,996 parcels · 22 districts
R-2
35%(3,833)
R-4
35%(3,821)
C-3
7%(734)
R-3
5%(602)
Other
18%(2,006)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Elizabethtown, KY?
Elizabethtown, KY 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 is the greater of 800 sq ft or 25% of the principal dwelling’s total floor area.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU size is the greater of 25% of the principal dwelling’s total floor area or 800 sq ft.
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement.
Parking
- –1 space/ADU (off-street) in R-1 to R-6; 1 additional ADU space in some districts; Planning Commission waiver can cut up to 50%; residential spaces cannot count toward joint-use parking.
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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