ADUs are allowed in IndependenceTypes:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Independence, MO
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# of Properties
46,011
Owner-occupied
59%
Zoning districts
38
Avg Home Value
$257,889
Median Lot Size
0.21 acres
Avg Income
$68,184
Residential Types:
46,011 housing units
Single Family
84%
2-3 Family
3%
Apts (4+ units)
5%
Other
8%
Zoning Districts:
50,462 parcels · 38 districts
R-6
60%(30,437)
R-12
19%(9,822)
C-2
4%(2,212)
R-18/PUD
4%(2,127)
Other
12%(5,864)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Independence, MO?
Independence, 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: Not permitted
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size for internal or attached ADUs: in HSQ, the lesser of 1,200 sq ft or 50% of the principal dwelling’s living area; in WCIOD, 900 sq ft.
Max Units
- –HSQ district: 1 ADU per lot.
- –WCIOD, single-family: 1 ADU per lot by-right; more than 1 requires Special Use Permit.
- –WCIOD, duplex & multifamily: none allowed.
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must reside in either the primary residence or ADU.
Parking
- –Min 0; max 1 (paved). HSQ district: no spaces required; up to 1 additional off-street space may be provided for the ADU and must be paved.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU: short-term rentals prohibited; minimum rental term 30 days (unless approved as bed and breakfast); ADU and the single-family residence cannot be rented at the same time.
- –Internal/Attached ADU: minimum rental term 30 days (unless approved as bed and breakfast); ADU and the single-family residence cannot be rented at the same time.
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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