ADUs are allowed in GladstoneTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Gladstone, MO
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# of Properties
8,382
Owner-occupied
84%
Zoning districts
27
Avg Home Value
$216,854
Median Lot Size
0.27 acres
Avg Income
$86,977
Residential Types:
8,382 housing units
Single Family
2%
2-3 Family
95%
Other
3%
Zoning Districts:
10,029 parcels · 27 districts
R-1
76%(7,576)
RP-1
6%(625)
RP-3
5%(490)
R-3
3%(315)
Other
10%(1,023)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Gladstone, MO?
Gladstone, 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: By Right
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 600 sq ft in the MXD Mixed Use district
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 600 sq ft (applies in the MXD district).
Parking
- –Min: none stated; MXD parking defaults to Chapter 180/195 unless modified by MXD ordinance; City Council may reduce required parking; on-street parking may count toward off-street parking; shared parking is required; ADUs permitted only in MXD with no ADU-specific ratio (general districts require 2 spaces/dwelling).
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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