ADUs are allowed in PaducahTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Paducah, KY
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# of Parcels
15,720
Zoning districts
23
Zoning Districts:
15,719 parcels · 23 districts
R-3
22%(3,505)
R-2
20%(3,111)
R-1
19%(3,045)
B-3
9%(1,456)
Other
29%(4,602)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Paducah, KY?
Paducah, 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
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU size cannot exceed the principal dwelling’s ground-floor area (footprint).
- –In residential zones, the ADU footprint plus other accessory buildings may not exceed the principal building’s gross floor area; the ADU’s maximum is the remainder after existing accessory buildings.
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must reside in the principal dwelling or the ADU
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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