ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated JacksonTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Jackson, MO
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# of Properties
9,533
Owner-occupied
71%
Zoning districts
32
Avg Home Value
$290,050
Median Lot Size
2.95 acres
Avg Income
$103,368
Residential Types:
9,533 housing units
Single Family
61%
2-3 Family
1%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Other
38%
Zoning Districts:
12,825 parcels · 32 districts
AG
65%(8,286)
RU
14%(1,829)
RE
6%(831)
RR
5%(654)
Other
10%(1,225)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Jackson, MO?
Unincorporated Jackson, 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 1,000 sq ft of heated area for an attached or internal in-home apartment.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum heated floor area for a detached accessory dwelling is 1,000 sq ft in AG and RR districts.
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement.
Parking
- –Off-street parking required for all structures; ADUs not listed, Director to set spaces for uses not referenced; off-site parking permitted within 300 ft; ADUs allowed in AG and RR; no ADU-specific parking standards.
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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