ADUs are allowed in JoplinTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Joplin, MO
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# of Properties
19,409
Owner-occupied
48%
Zoning districts
26
Median Lot Size
0.22 acres
Avg Income
$57,706
Residential Types:
19,409 housing units
2-3 Family
79%
Apts (4+ units)
8%
Other
12%
Zoning Districts:
23,870 parcels · 26 districts
R-1
65%(15,487)
R-2
15%(3,488)
R-3
5%(1,283)
M-2
4%(924)
Other
11%(2,688)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Joplin, MO?
Joplin, 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
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached ADU size of 1,200 sq ft.
- –Maximum detached ADU size limited to 50% of the principal building footprint.
Max Units
- –Detached house: 1 ADU per lot; Duplex/multifamily: 0 ADUs per lot.
Owner Occupancy
- –Property owner must occupy either the principal or ADU as permanent residence.
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; max not specified; Director may waive the extra on-site space; C-2: no parking required; reductions/credits may reduce parking requirements.
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals require a citywide permit with neighbor notice and possible denial on 30% protest within 185 ft; 200 ft spacing from another STR; no events; 1 off-street parking per bedroom; annual business license and on-site postings. Bed-and-breakfast rooms may be rented to the public for not more than 14 consecutive nights.
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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