ADUs are allowed in Blue SpringsTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Blue Springs, MO
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# of Properties
20,722
Owner-occupied
68%
Zoning districts
28
Avg Home Value
$448,819
Median Lot Size
0.23 acres
Avg Income
$92,023
Residential Types:
20,722 housing units
Single Family
82%
2-3 Family
6%
Apts (4+ units)
10%
Other
2%
Zoning Districts:
22,952 parcels · 28 districts
SF-7
73%(16,643)
MF-14
10%(2,379)
TF
5%(1,218)
GB
3%(714)
Other
9%(1,998)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Blue Springs, MO?
Blue Springs, 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 is 50% of the primary dwelling’s floor area; outside Downtown T3/T5 it is also capped at 1,200 sq ft.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU floor area is 50% of the primary building’s floor area, capped at 1,200 sq ft; in Downtown T3/T4/T5, the maximum is 50% of the main structure’s finished area.
Parking
- –1–2 spaces per ADU (2 in T3; 1 in T4/T5); off-site parking not allowed for residential uses; on-street credit within 300 ft may reduce; outside the DDC, unlisted ADU parking is set by the Director or via Schedule C study.
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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