Accessory Structures in South Bend, IN (2026)
1 verified accessory structures rules for South Bend, Indiana, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
ADU Rules
South Bend allows one accessory dwelling unit on every lot in every district. An ADU is capped at 75% of the main home's floor area or 800 square feet, whichever is less.
South Bend ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) Rules
Some RestrictionsSouth Bend Zoning Ordinance § 21-06.01(j)(1)(iii)
Finished floor area shall be no more than 75% of the finished floor area of the primary dwelling or 800 sq.ft., whichever is less. If accessory to a non-residential use, that may be increased to 1,200 sq.ft.
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