Zoning Guide

ADU Rules in Wichita, Kansas

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Wichita's Unified Zoning Code uses the term Accessory Apartment for an accessory dwelling unit. The City's current official guidance states that an Accessory Apartment requires Conditional Use approval in the listed zoning districts.

Current Rule

As currently published by Wichita-Sedgwick County Planning, Conditional Use is required in:

  • RR — Rural Residential
  • SF-20 — Single Family Residential
  • SF-10 — Single Family Residential
  • SF-5 — Single Family Residential
  • TF-3 — Two Family Residential
  • MH — Manufactured Housing
  • NO — Neighborhood Office

The City has been considering amendments to the Accessory Apartment rules. Draft proposals are not the same thing as adopted law. Until the City's current regulations page changes or an adopted ordinance takes effect, use the published Conditional Use rule above.

Current Wichita Accessory Apartment Regulations

Verify the Parcel

Use the City's GIS map to identify the property's zoning district:

Wichita Map Search — GIS

The GIS includes zoning and zoning-case layers. After confirming the district, contact Wichita-Sedgwick County Planning to verify the current application path and any property-specific conditions.

Planning Contact

Wichita-Sedgwick County Planning
271 W. 3rd St. N., Wichita, KS 67202
Phone: 316-268-4421

Wichita-Sedgwick County Planning

Disclaimer: Zoning amendments can change the approval process. Verify the current Accessory Apartment page and Unified Zoning Code before filing an application.

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Sources

  1. City of Wichita — Accessory Apartments: Current Regulations·wichita.gov·Accessed 2026-09-19·Direct link
  2. Wichita-Sedgwick County Planning·wichita.gov·Accessed 2026-09-19·Direct link
  3. Wichita Map Search — GIS·wichita.gov·Accessed 2026-09-19·Direct link

FAQ

Are accessory apartments allowed in Wichita, Kansas?
They may be approved, but Wichita's current official Accessory Apartments page states that Conditional Use is required in RR, SF-20, SF-10, SF-5, TF-3, MH, and NO zoning districts.
Does Kansas have a statewide ADU law?
The Wichita rules cited here are local Wichita-Sedgwick County zoning rules. Verify any state-law change separately before relying on it; the current City guidance directs applicants to the local Unified Zoning Code and Conditional Use process.