ADUs are allowed in Rock SpringsTypes:Detached
Types:Detached
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Rock Springs, WY
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# of Properties
7,330
Owner-occupied
77%
Zoning districts
14
Avg Home Value
$268,968
Median Lot Size
0.17 acres
Avg Income
$84,931
Residential Types:
7,330 housing units
Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
8,695 parcels · 14 districts
R-1
38%(3,334)
R-2
32%(2,767)
R-4
6%(507)
B-2
5%(475)
Other
19%(1,612)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Rock Springs, WY?
Rock Springs, WY follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 800 sq ft
- –Maximum size of 75% of the principal building’s floor area
Max Units
- –1 ADU per single-family lot
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner-occupancy required; either principal building or ADU must be occupied.
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; no max; ADU parking may be located within the ADU if at least 300 sq ft of non-parking area remains.
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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