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What Are You Allowed to Build at 5450 Marcella Rd, Merrillville, IN, 46410?

Backyard Cottage

(Detached ADU)

Probably Not Allowed

This lot does not meet the requirements for a Detached ADU. A variance may be requested through your local zoning authority

In Home Apartment

(Conversion or Addition)

Might be Allowed

This property may qualify for an Internal ADU, but there are some special considerations.

Swimming Pool

Probably Allowed

This property likely meets the zoning requirements to build a swimming pool. Based on applicable zoning limits, the estimated buildable area for a pool. Final feasibility may depend on site-specific conditions and local interpretation.

Single Family

Probably Allowed

This property likely meets the zoning requirements to build a Single-Family home up to 8,698 sq ft of zoning-counted floor area allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit.

Multifamily

Home Addition

Probably Allowed

We estimate you can expand this property by up to 7,319 sq ft under current zoning rules. This may allow for a horizontal addition, a vertical addition, or both, depending on design and permitting.

Property facts

Zoning Jurisdiction

MERRILLVILLE

Parcel ID

451203201024000030

Property Type

Single Family

Zone

R-2

Year Built

1953

Lot Size

14,496 sq ft

Gross Building Area

1,613 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

1,378 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

1,144 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

1,613 sq ft

Estimated

11.1%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Merrillville, IN

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