ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated LyonTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Lyon, NV
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# of Properties
21,332
Owner-occupied
53%
Zoning districts
48
Avg Home Value
$72,238
Median Lot Size
1.00 acres
Avg Income
$75,865
Residential Types:
21,332 housing units
Single Family
46%
2-3 Family
18%
Apts (4+ units)
4%
Other
33%
Zoning Districts:
23,223 parcels · 48 districts
RR-5
23%(5,275)
RR-20
16%(3,767)
NR-H
15%(3,584)
SR-12000-H
14%(3,248)
Other
32%(7,349)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Lyon, NV?
Unincorporated Lyon, 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
Parking
- –2 spaces per ADU; no maximum; general rules apply (spaces 9' x 18'; shared parking allowed if total meets each ADU's requirement; parking may be on a separate lot with a recorded covenant; surfacing/lighting standards apply)
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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