ADU rules for Jefferson City
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Jefferson City, MO
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# of Properties
14,505
Owner-occupied
70%
Zoning districts
19
Avg Home Value
$157,482
Median Lot Size
0.29 acres
Avg Income
$81,190
Residential Types:
14,505 housing units
Other
100%
Zoning Districts:
17,059 parcels · 19 districts
RS-2
36%(6,202)
RS-3
13%(2,148)
RS-4
12%(1,969)
RS-1
8%(1,358)
Other
32%(5,382)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Jefferson City, MO?
Jefferson City, MO follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
- –Detached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Parking
- –No ADU-specific parking minimum/maximum; general provisions allow shared parking with up to 25% reduction via a parking management plan; Old Town District on-street credit: 1 space per 25 feet of frontage (for single- and multi-family uses, up to 1 space per unit and a 5-space maximum reduction); Director variance up to 20%.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU: Short-term rentals prohibited; STR must be located in the primary structure; no long-term lease term requirements stated.
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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