ADUs are allowed in LakewoodTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Lakewood, OH
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# of Properties
16,838
Owner-occupied
75%
Zoning districts
21
Avg Home Value
$284,409
Median Lot Size
0.11 acres
Avg Income
$80,541
Residential Types:
16,838 housing units
Single Family
57%
2-3 Family
1%
Apts (4+ units)
4%
Other
38%
Zoning Districts:
17,541 parcels · 21 districts
R2
47%(8,320)
R1H
25%(4,354)
MH
11%(1,891)
ML
6%(1,110)
Other
11%(1,866)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Lakewood, OH?
Lakewood, OH follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
- –Detached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU size is the lesser of 1,000 sq ft or 50% of the principal building’s footprint; exterior stairs/landings are excluded from ADU area.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 1,000 sq ft
- –Maximum size of 50% of the principal building’s footprint (excluding porches, decks, and patios)
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy the lot as their primary residence
Parking
- –1 space/ADU on the lot; no maximum specified; ADUs permitted as a conditional use in the R2 district; no waivers or transit-based reductions.
Rental Restrictions
- –Minimum ADU rental term: 60 days; short-term/vacation rentals under 60 days prohibited.
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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