

ADUs are allowed in OzarkTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Ozark, MO
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# of Properties
14
Zoning districts
20
Zoning Districts:
8,340 parcels · 20 districts
R-1C
52%(4,297)
PUD
16%(1,311)
R-1A
6%(506)
C-2
6%(483)
Other
21%(1,743)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Ozark, MO?
Ozark, MO 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 size of 50% of the principal dwelling's living area
- –Maximum size of 1,000 sq ft
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum of 50% of the principal dwelling’s living area or 1,000 sq ft, whichever is less (Conditional Use Permit required).
Max Units
- –1 ADU per single-family lot
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy either the primary dwelling or the ADU
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; no max; on-site space required in addition to primary dwelling; required as a CUP condition; no transit-based waivers stated
Rental Restrictions
- –Rentals require an annual business registration and annual city inspection; converting from non-rental to rental requires a new conditional use permit, which may be nullified for violations of law.
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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