ADUs are allowed in SparksTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Sparks, NV
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# of Properties
39,011
Owner-occupied
63%
Zoning districts
37
Avg Home Value
$413,128
Median Lot Size
0.15 acres
Avg Income
$106,721
Residential Types:
39,011 housing units
Single Family
12%
2-3 Family
77%
Apts (4+ units)
5%
Condos
2%
Other
3%
Zoning Districts:
39,244 parcels · 37 districts
SF-6
27%(10,411)
NUD
25%(9,909)
PD
23%(8,888)
MUD
8%(3,057)
Other
18%(6,979)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Sparks, NV?
Sparks, 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 is the lesser of 1,000 sq ft or 50% of the main dwelling’s floor area.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached ADU size of 1,000 sq ft
- –Maximum detached ADU size of 50% of the main dwelling’s floor area
Max Units
- –1 ADU per single-family lot
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner occupancy not required for either dwelling.
Parking
- –No ADU-specific parking standard; administrator determines requirements based on demand; tandem spaces may be approved for residential sites with up to 4 dwelling units; shared/alternative parking arrangements may be considered.
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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