ADUs are allowed in RepublicTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Republic, MO
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# of Properties
7,831
Owner-occupied
66%
Zoning districts
40
Avg Home Value
$192,181
Median Lot Size
0.25 acres
Avg Income
$70,022
Residential Types:
7,831 housing units
Apts (4+ units)
98%
Other
1%
Zoning Districts:
8,346 parcels · 40 districts
R1-M
61%(5,086)
R1-H
12%(1,019)
PDD-MCA-SL
5%(385)
PDD-LSR
4%(349)
Other
18%(1,507)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Republic, MO?
Republic, 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: By Right
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU size of 50% of the principal structure’s gross floor area
- –Maximum size of 7% of lot area (combined accessory-structure cap that also applies to an ADU)
- –Maximum size of 6,000 sq ft per 5 acres of lot area for any one accessory structure (includes an ADU)
Max Units
- –1 ADU per single-family lot
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must reside in either the principal or ADU.
Parking
- –1 space per ADU (off-street, concrete or asphalt); max not specified; exemptions if existing off-street parking exceeds Article 405-VI minimums; new spaces must meet Article 405-VI dimensional standards; driveways from public right-of-way require City approval.
Rental Restrictions
- –Rental limited to family members only; an affidavit is required stating owner will reside in either the principal structure or ADU, and that the ADU or principal structure will only be rented to a family member (non-family rentals prohibited).
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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