ADUs are allowed in FernleyTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Fernley, NV
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# of Properties
9,629
Owner-occupied
68%
Zoning districts
27
Avg Home Value
$122,740
Median Lot Size
0.20 acres
Avg Income
$93,907
Residential Types:
9,629 housing units
Single Family
79%
2-3 Family
5%
Apts (4+ units)
2%
Other
13%
Zoning Districts:
10,096 parcels · 27 districts
SF6
52%(5,278)
RR1
8%(858)
SF9
7%(724)
SF12
6%(656)
Other
26%(2,580)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Fernley, NV?
Fernley, 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 size of 1,000 sq ft
- –Maximum size of 50% of the main structure’s floor area
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU size is the lesser of 1,000 sq ft or 50% of the main structure’s floor area.
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must reside on site and occupy one unit as primary.
Parking
- –No ADU-specific parking requirements; tandem parking may be approved by the administrator on lots with up to four dwelling units, and parking must generally be on-site.
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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