Independence, MO Accessory Structures: ADU Rental Restrictions (2026)

14-912-04-K.Short-Term Lodging. The accessory dwelling unit shall not be rented for periods of less than 30 days unless approved as a bed and breakfast in accordance with Section 14-420.14-912-04-L.Rental Occupancy. Any accessory dwelling unit or single-family residence that is not owner-occupied shall be subject to the Rental Ready Program of Chapter 4 of the City Code unless it is unoccupied.14-912-04-M.Owner Occupancy. The legal property owner of the lot shall be required to reside in either the primary residence or an accessory dwelling unit located on the lot, except for temporary absences not to exceed a combined total of six months in a calendar year. ADU and single-family residences cannot be rented at the same time. Exceptions to this requirement may be submitted by non-profit entities to the Community Development Director. The Community Development Director may approve the exception if reasonable documentation is submitted.14-912-04-N.Building Code. All ADUs shall comply with the currently adopted International Residential Code appendix related to "Tiny Houses."14-912-04-O.Notice to Neighboring Property Owners. All contiguous property owners shall receive 15 days notice of the plan to build an ADU. If more than 50 percent of contiguous property owners file a letter of protest with the City during the 15 day timeframe, the proposed ADU shall be treated under Section 14-912-02-D Special Uses. (Ord. No. 19618, § 1, 10-21-2024)