ADU rules for Lima
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Lima, OH
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
# of Properties
12,062
Owner-occupied
86%
Zoning districts
16
Avg Home Value
$96,056
Median Lot Size
0.18 acres
Avg Income
$49,856
Residential Types:
12,062 housing units
Apts (4+ units)
98%
Other
1%
Zoning Districts:
16,687 parcels · 16 districts
C1-RSF
48%(8,012)
C2-RMF
25%(4,197)
C1-B
11%(1,767)
FI
7%(1,195)
Other
9%(1,516)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Lima, OH?
Lima, OH 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
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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