

ADUs are allowed in North PlatteTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for North Platte, NE
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# of Properties
8,746
Owner-occupied
46%
Zoning districts
22
Median Lot Size
0.20 acres
Avg Income
$65,879
Residential Types:
8,746 housing units
Single Family
94%
Other
6%
Zoning Districts:
10,912 parcels · 22 districts
R2
29%(3,208)
R1
28%(3,014)
R3
22%(2,362)
B2
6%(650)
Other
15%(1,678)
ADU Rules
What can you build in North Platte, NE?
North Platte, 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
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size is the lesser of 800 sq ft or 40% of the main building’s total floor area.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 800 sq ft
- –Maximum size of 40% of the main building’s total square footage
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must live on the property, either in main dwelling or ADU
Parking
- –1 space per ADU (in addition to parking for the principal dwelling); no max; City Council may vary/waive parking requirements for hardship or excessive stalls.
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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