ADU rules for Ocean View
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Ocean View, DE
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# of Parcels
3,800
Zoning districts
12
Avg Parcel Value
$462,593
Zoning Districts:
3,818 parcels · 12 districts
RPC
49%(1,865)
R-1
29%(1,094)
MXPC
9%(336)
MR/RPC
5%(184)
Other
9%(339)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Ocean View, DE?
Ocean View, DE follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
- –Detached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement for ADUs
Parking
- –No ADU-specific parking standard; the general rule is 2 spaces per dwelling unit (in addition to garage space) for all dwelling units; Planning and Zoning Commission may modify requirements with a parking study; overflow parking (+10%) applies only to residential developments over 10 acres.
What's allowed on your lot?
These are the municipality-wide rules. What's allowed on a specific property also depends on state laws, setbacks, floor area ratio, lot coverage, environmental constraints, topography, and other property-specific factors. Search your address on FutureLot to see what's allowed on your property.
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