ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated DouglasTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Douglas, NV
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# of Properties
25,246
Owner-occupied
51%
Zoning districts
30
Median Lot Size
0.30 acres
Avg Income
$119,401
Residential Types:
25,246 housing units
Single Family
60%
Apts (4+ units)
11%
Other
29%
Zoning Districts:
30,825 parcels · 30 districts
SFR-8000
18%(5,561)
NZ
17%(5,099)
SFR-1
15%(4,729)
MFR
10%(3,052)
Other
40%(12,384)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Douglas, NV?
Unincorporated Douglas, NV 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 internal/attached ADU size: 800 sq ft in SFR-1/2 and SFR-1; in SFR-2, RA-5, and RA-10 it is 800 sq ft on parcels under 2 acres or 1,000 sq ft on parcels 2 acres or larger; 1,000 sq ft in non-residential zones.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached ADU size by zone and lot size: 800 sq ft in SFR‑1/2 and SFR‑1; in SFR‑2/RA‑5/RA‑10 it is 800 sq ft unless the lot is at least 2 acres, then 1,000 sq ft; otherwise 1,000 sq ft (non‑residential districts).
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot (single-family detached zones)
- –0 ADUs on parcels with two or more dwelling units
- –No maximum in Agricultural/Forest & Range zones
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must reside on the property and occupy one of the units.
Parking
- –1 space/ADU off-street (in addition to main dwelling); not in front/side-yard setbacks; no tandem; unobstructed access; no maximum stated
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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