ADU rules for Cleveland

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Cleveland, OH

Is your property eligible for an ADU?

# of Properties

122,799

Owner-occupied

78%

Zoning districts

294

Avg Home Value

$132,241

Median Lot Size

0.11 acres

Avg Income

$50,200

Residential Types:

122,799 housing units

Single Family

67%

2-3 Family

Apts (4+ units)

Other

28%

Zoning Districts:

163,867 parcels · 294 districts

2F-B1

46%(75,277)

1F-A1

26%(43,263)

MF-C1

4%(6,049)

2F-D1

2%(2,548)

Other

22%(36,730)

ADU Rules

What can you build in Cleveland, OH?

Cleveland, 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

Parking

–No ADU-specific min/max; citywide 1 space per dwelling unit (Sec. 349.04) but minimums waived in CBD/TOD; TOD projects exempt; Urban Core Overlay: min 25% of total required by 349.04, max 120%.

Rental Restrictions

–Limited lodging allowed only if the ADU is the primary residence; max 91 days per calendar year per unit and max 30 consecutive days per lodger; units must comply with housing/rental standards.

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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