ADUs are allowed in ShawneeTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Shawnee, OK
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# of Properties
125
Owner-occupied
74%
Zoning districts
12
Avg Home Value
$207,011
Median Lot Size
0.43 acres
Avg Income
$83,223
Residential Types:
125 housing units
Single Family
86%
Other
14%
Zoning Districts:
13,412 parcels · 12 districts
R-1
58%(7,722)
R-2
12%(1,630)
DT
6%(801)
R-3
6%(796)
Other
18%(2,463)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Shawnee, OK?
Shawnee, OK 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 living space of 900 sq ft for an internal ADU
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum living space for a detached ADU is 900 sq ft
- –For a 1-story detached ADU, the footprint may be up to 50% of the principal dwelling’s first-floor area
- –For a 2-story detached ADU, the footprint may be up to 40% of the principal dwelling’s first-floor area
- –Total floor area of a detached ADU may not exceed 50% of the principal dwelling’s floor area
Max Units
- –Single-family: 1 ADU per lot.
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must reside in either the principal structure or ADU
Parking
- –1 off-street space per ADU; separate driveway for the ADU not allowed unless the director approves lot-specific circumstances; standard residential/off-street parking design and surfacing rules apply.
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals (≤30 days) require a Conditional Use Permit and annual city license, with occupancy, parking, noise, inspections, and tax limits; licenses are non-transferable.
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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