ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated LaramieTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Laramie, WY
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# of Parcels
16,920
Zoning districts
22
Avg Parcel Value
$414,083
Median Parcel Size
5.39 acres
Zoning Districts:
16,918 parcels · 22 districts
LU
80%(13,591)
URLD
7%(1,159)
URMD
4%(619)
MR
2%(342)
Other
7%(1,207)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Laramie, WY?
Unincorporated Laramie, WY 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 1,200 sq ft for an internal accessory dwelling unit, except in the LU zone.
- –Maximum size of 50% of the principal dwelling’s floor area for an internal accessory dwelling unit, except in the LU zone.
- –In the LU zone, an internal accessory dwelling unit may be as large as the principal dwelling (up to 100%).
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached ADU size of 1,200 sq ft in all zoning districts except LU.
- –Maximum detached ADU size of 50% of the principal dwelling’s floor area in all zoning districts except LU.
- –In the LU district, a detached ADU may be as large as the principal dwelling.
Owner Occupancy
- –Property owner of record must occupy the primary residence
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; private property only; not in public ROW or shared private access easement; no max. Note: 2+ units in the same structure require 1.5 spaces per unit, but ADUs follow the 1-space single-family rule.
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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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