ADUs are allowed in NicholasvilleTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Nicholasville, KY
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# of Properties
10,215
Owner-occupied
62%
Zoning districts
21
Median Lot Size
0.22 acres
Avg Income
$72,814
Residential Types:
10,215 housing units
Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
12,181 parcels · 21 districts
R-2
24%(2,959)
R-1
21%(2,514)
R-1D
18%(2,189)
R-1E
9%(1,122)
Other
28%(3,397)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Nicholasville, KY?
Nicholasville, KY 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: Conditional Use Permit
Parking
- –2 spaces/ADU; Board of Adjustment may reduce with adequate transit or low demand; detached uses must park on the same lot
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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