ADU rules for Garfield Heights
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Garfield Heights, OH
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# of Properties
11,152
Owner-occupied
86%
Zoning districts
11
Avg Home Value
$118,819
Median Lot Size
0.13 acres
Avg Income
$59,383
Residential Types:
11,152 housing units
Single Family
90%
Other
10%
Zoning Districts:
12,435 parcels · 11 districts
U-1
58%(7,272)
U-2
32%(3,998)
U-11B
4%(536)
U-4
3%(343)
Other
2%(286)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Garfield Heights, OH?
Garfield Heights, 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
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement for ADUs
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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ADU rules in other Ohio municipalities
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