ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated DouglasTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Douglas, NE
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# of Properties
41,217
Owner-occupied
72%
Zoning districts
36
Avg Home Value
$353,274
Median Lot Size
0.22 acres
Avg Income
$140,905
Residential Types:
41,217 housing units
Other
100%
Zoning Districts:
44,882 parcels · 36 districts
R4
63%(28,365)
R5
9%(4,229)
DR
6%(2,480)
AG
4%(2,015)
Other
17%(7,793)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Douglas, NE?
Unincorporated Douglas, NE 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
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must live on the property in PDU or ADU
Parking
- –3–10 off-street spaces total for ADU and PDU; site-wide total; spaces must meet Article 10; ADU and PDU share the same access; no transit reductions or conversion waivers
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals may occur only as a Short-Term Lodging Establishment with a Special Use Permit in AG/RR/R-1.
- –Occupancy capped at 2 per bedroom (max 10 occupants); guest vehicles not to exceed number of bedrooms; SUP must include short-term lodging 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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