ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated AscensionTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Ascension, LA
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# of Properties
37,850
Owner-occupied
66%
Zoning districts
27
Avg Home Value
$15,655
Median Lot Size
0.44 acres
Avg Income
$104,432
Residential Types:
37,850 housing units
Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
49,081 parcels · 27 districts
RM
66%(32,254)
R
14%(6,721)
C
10%(4,905)
MU
2%(1,181)
Other
8%(4,020)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Ascension, LA?
Unincorporated Ascension, LA 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 in-home apartment size of 800 sq ft in the Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) district.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 800 sq ft for a backyard cottage in the TND district.
Parking
- –1 off-street space per secondary dwelling unit; on-street parking may count toward general parking in the TND district; no parish-wide ADU-specific standard.
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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