ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated SpencerTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Spencer, KY
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# of Properties
6,866
Owner-occupied
76%
Zoning districts
20
Median Lot Size
1.24 acres
Avg Income
$108,753
Residential Types:
6,866 housing units
Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
10,117 parcels · 20 districts
R1
43%(4,352)
AG1
41%(4,105)
R3
5%(459)
R-2
4%(449)
Other
7%(752)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Spencer, KY?
Unincorporated Spencer, 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
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum living area of 1,000 sq ft for an accessory dwelling unit
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 1,000 sq ft of living area
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner-occupancy not required.
Parking
- –2 spaces/ADU; no ADU-specific reductions; Parking Exceptions (Board of Adjustment) may allow off-street parking in prohibited districts
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term/transient rentals prohibited for ADUs; no other rental restrictions stated.
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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