ADU rules for Cape Girardeau
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Cape Girardeau, MO
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# of Properties
12,503
Owner-occupied
57%
Zoning districts
18
Median Lot Size
0.25 acres
Avg Income
$62,950
Residential Types:
12,503 housing units
Other
100%
Zoning Districts:
14,912 parcels · 18 districts
R1
46%(6,892)
R2
19%(2,827)
R3
10%(1,482)
R4
8%(1,150)
Other
17%(2,561)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Cape Girardeau, MO?
Cape Girardeau, 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: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner occupancy required: the lot owner must occupy the main dwelling
Parking
- –No ADU-specific parking requirement; defers to section 25-46 for 'specific uses'.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached guest houses may not be rented; use limited to the lot owner, nonpaying guests, or domestic employees, with a deed restriction prohibiting rental prior to occupancy.
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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