

ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated JessamineTypes:Detached
Types:Detached
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Jessamine, KY
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# of Properties
5,204
Owner-occupied
75%
Zoning districts
9
Median Lot Size
1.10 acres
Avg Income
$106,649
Residential Types:
5,204 housing units
Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
8,449 parcels · 9 districts
A-1
85%(7,199)
R-1
11%(956)
R-1V
2%(143)
B-1
1%(74)
Other
1%(77)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Jessamine, KY?
Unincorporated Jessamine, KY 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: By Right
Rental Restrictions
- –Accessory structures (including detached ADU) may not be used for Short-Term Rentals (<30 days).
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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