ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated LafayetteTypes:Detached
Types:Detached
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Lafayette, MO
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# of Parcels
11,617
Zoning districts
12
Avg Parcel Value
$92,158
Median Parcel Size
13.44 acres
Zoning Districts:
11,514 parcels · 12 districts
AG
88%(10,103)
RE
9%(1,045)
RA
2%(195)
RB
0%(53)
Other
1%(118)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Lafayette, MO?
Unincorporated Lafayette, 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: By Right
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU size of 60% of the principal residence’s floor area in RA, RE, and RR districts
- –In RR district, maximum ADU size of 720 sq ft (strictly less than 720 sq ft per code)
Max Units
- –Countywide: 1 ADU per lot. AG district: 1 ADU per lot.
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy the principal dwelling or the ADU at all times.
Rental Restrictions
- –Conversion to a market-rate rental is strictly prohibited; occupancy limited to family members or caregivers, prohibiting rent to unrelated tenants or for general/vacation use.
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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