ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated WarrenTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Warren, KY
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# of Properties
20,151
Owner-occupied
85%
Zoning districts
42
Avg Home Value
$135,360
Median Lot Size
0.60 acres
Avg Income
$91,278
Residential Types:
20,151 housing units
Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
33,949 parcels · 42 districts
AG
37%(12,419)
R-E
24%(8,236)
R-E-BE
9%(2,950)
RS-1C-BE
8%(2,580)
Other
23%(7,764)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Warren, KY?
Unincorporated Warren, 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
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum internal accessory apartment size is 50% of the principal dwelling’s floor area.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of a detached accessory dwelling unit is 50% of the principal structure’s floor area.
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy the primary residence on the property.
Parking
- –1 off-street space per ADU (in addition to primary residence); no waivers or reductions.
Rental Restrictions
- –Accessory apartments limited to family members; no renting to unrelated tenants; short-term rentals prohibited
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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