Land Use & Zoning
What is 'accessory dwelling unit' (ADU) and how do Kansas municipalities regulate them?
AA primary dwelling unit
BA secondary dwelling unit on the same lot as a primary residence (in-law suite, garage apartment); Kansas cities vary widely in whether and how they permit ADUs✓ Correct
CA commercial unit in a residential building
DA temporary structure requiring no permits
Explanation
An ADU is a smaller, secondary dwelling unit on the same property as a primary residence. Kansas municipalities have varying approaches to ADUs — some permit them by right, others require special use permits, and some prohibit them.
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Fiduciary Duty
The highest legal duty an agent owes to a principal — requiring the agent to act in the principal's best interest above all others.
ZoningLocal government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
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Eminent DomainThe power of government to take private property for public use, with the requirement to pay the owner just compensation.
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