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ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated Clark
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Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Clark, OH

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# of Parcels
0
Zoning districts
3
Zoning Districts:
13 parcels · 3 districts
A-1
69%(9)
AG
15%(2)
R-1
15%(2)

ADU Rules

What can you build in Unincorporated Clark, OH?

Unincorporated Clark, OH follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.

Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits

  • –Maximum 1,000 sq ft of livable space for an internal in-home apartment in a single-family detached home.

Detached ADU Size Limits

  • –Maximum 1,000 sq ft of livable space for a detached ADU
  • –Maximum size of the accessory building housing a detached ADU by lot size: 1,500 sq ft (<1 acre), 3,000 sq ft (1–<2 acres), 4,500 sq ft (2–<3 acres), 6,000 sq ft (3+ acres)

Max Units

  • –1 per lot for ADU in an accessory structure
  • –1 per lot for Accessory Family Suite in the principal dwelling
  • –Total cap: 1 per lot (either 1 internal Accessory Family Suite or 1 external Accessory Dwelling Unit), not both

Owner Occupancy

  • –Owner must live in the principal dwelling or ADU.

Parking

  • –2 spaces/ADU; no max; changes/enlargements: increase <5 spaces, none required.

Rental Restrictions

  • –ADU rentals prohibited; the dwelling not occupied by the owner shall not be used as a rental unit.

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