ADUs are allowed in NorfolkTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Norfolk, NE
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# of Properties
8,956
Owner-occupied
70%
Zoning districts
17
Median Lot Size
0.22 acres
Avg Income
$71,482
Residential Types:
8,956 housing units
Single Family
97%
Apts (4+ units)
3%
Other
1%
Zoning Districts:
12,300 parcels · 17 districts
R-1
53%(6,550)
R-3
16%(2,020)
R-2
14%(1,685)
I-1
6%(722)
Other
11%(1,323)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Norfolk, NE?
Norfolk, NE follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached ADU size is the lesser of 60% of the main building’s total floor area or 864 sq ft.
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must live on the property in main building or ADU
Parking
- –0 spaces/ADU; parking not required; existing required parking may not be removed to build the ADU unless replaced somewhere else on the lot, per code
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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