ADUs are allowed in NixaTypes:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Nixa, MO
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# of Properties
21
Zoning districts
11
Zoning Districts:
10,297 parcels · 11 districts
R-1
87%(8,947)
R-4
5%(565)
R-3
3%(271)
GC
2%(181)
Other
3%(333)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Nixa, MO?
Nixa, MO 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: Not permitted
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU: non-primary-residence short-term rentals prohibited.
- –Detached ADU: primary-residence short-term rentals require a business license.
- –Attached/Internal ADU: primary-residence rentals require a business license; non-primary-residence rentals require business license, use permit, certificate of occupancy, and rental inspection.
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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