ADUs are allowed in RichmondTypes:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Richmond, KY
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# of Properties
7,716
Owner-occupied
63%
Zoning districts
19
Median Lot Size
0.24 acres
Avg Income
$59,782
Residential Types:
7,716 housing units
Single Family
77%
Apts (4+ units)
20%
Other
4%
Zoning Districts:
11,123 parcels · 19 districts
R-1C
26%(2,865)
R-1B
18%(1,950)
R-3
12%(1,359)
R-1A
11%(1,242)
Other
33%(3,707)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Richmond, KY?
Richmond, 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: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Parking
- –ADUs have no explicit parking min/max; for uses not listed, the Administrative Official may apply a similar listed use’s standard or require a parking study; citywide reductions and waivers also apply.
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals (<30 days) allowed in R-1A/B/C with STR rules: annual registration/inspection and fees; 500-ft spacing; max one contract at a time; on-site parking (1 space per bedroom); no STR signage; listings must include city registration number.
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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