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Zoning Guide

Owensboro Zoning & Land Use Guide

Data-only stub — facts unverified locally. Confirm with the planning department before relying on details.
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What we have on file vs. what to verify locally

We don't have editor-verified zoning prose for Owensboroyet. Here's the structured data we do have, and the highest-leverage steps to confirm specifics for your parcel.

What we have on file

Population:
60,183
County:
Daviess County
State building code:
Kentucky Building Code (based on 2018 IBC)(statewide default)
State ADU law:
No statewide override; local rules apply
FEMA flood map:
Search flood zones
Planning department:
Owensboro Metropolitan Planning Commission
Municipal code:
View code online
Zoning map:
View city zoning map

Verify these locally

  • Call the Owensboro Metropolitan Planning Commission: (270) 687-8650
  • Search the municipal code for the chapter that covers your zoning district and proposed use.
  • Use the city zoning map to look up your parcel's zoning designation before applying for a permit.
  • Check FEMA flood zone for your parcel — flood-zone status changes setbacks, foundation requirements, and insurance.
  • Check your HOA CC&Rs and recorded deed restrictions — they are common in Owensboro and frequently restrict ADUs, fences, and exterior changes beyond what zoning allows.

Key Zoning Facts

Planning Department
Owensboro Metropolitan Planning Commission(270) 687-8650
Building Code Edition
Kentucky Building Code (2018 IBC)
ADUs Allowed
No

Regulatory Layers That Apply in Owensboro

Your property is subject to ALL of these regulatory layers. Each one can impose additional requirements beyond the others.

Federal

State — Kentucky

  • Building Code: Kentucky Building Code (2018 IBC)
View Kentucky zoning overview

County — Daviess County

  • Role: Property records, tax assessment, joint planning with city

City / Municipal

The city's zoning ordinance, building codes, and local permits form the primary layer of land-use regulation for your property.

Overlay Districts

No overlay districts identified.

Private Restrictions

  • HOA / CC&Rs common: Yes
  • Check HOA CC&Rs for additional restrictions.

Statewide Context (Kentucky)

Local data for Owensboro is limited. The following state-level facts apply across Kentucky and are inherited by this page until city-specific details are verified.

State Building Code
Kentucky Building Code (based on 2018 IBC)
State ADU Preemption
No statewide override
Coastal Zone
No
Wildfire Zones
No

ADU Rules in Owensboro

ADUs:Not Allowed
Max Size
N/A
Max Height
N/A
Rear Setback
N/A
Side Setback
N/A
Parking
N/A
Owner Occupancy
N/A
Permit Timeline
N/A

Permit Costs & Timelines

Permit Costs & Timelines

Specific permit fee schedules for Owensboro are available from the local planning department. Fees vary based on project type, scope, and valuation.

Check Owensboro permit fees →

Official Sources

City-specific

Owensboro Metropolitan Planning Commissionowensboro.orgOfficial sourceOwensboro Municipal Codelibrary.municode.comOfficial source