

ADU rules for West Fargo
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for West Fargo, ND
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# of Properties
11,923
Owner-occupied
87%
Zoning districts
21
Avg Home Value
$377,659
Median Lot Size
0.22 acres
Avg Income
$103,213
Residential Types:
11,923 housing units
Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
15,010 parcels · 21 districts
R-1A
35%(5,274)
R-1
20%(3,024)
PUD
9%(1,394)
R-2
8%(1,253)
Other
27%(4,065)
ADU Rules
What can you build in West Fargo, ND?
West Fargo, ND 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
Parking
- –No minimum or maximum stated; for unlisted uses, City Planner may apply minimums or reference recognized parking resources; reductions and shared/off-site parking may be approved; 10% transit proximity reduction does not apply to single- or two-family dwellings.
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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ADU rules in other North Dakota municipalities
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