ADUs are allowed in Shaker HeightsTypes:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Shaker Heights, OH
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# of Properties
9,718
Owner-occupied
80%
Zoning districts
22
Avg Home Value
$330,779
Median Lot Size
0.18 acres
Avg Income
$136,609
Residential Types:
9,718 housing units
Single Family
73%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Other
26%
Zoning Districts:
10,390 parcels · 22 districts
SF3
28%(2,919)
SF2
27%(2,845)
SF1
14%(1,417)
TF
13%(1,386)
Other
18%(1,823)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Shaker Heights, OH?
Shaker Heights, 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: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Parking
- –Zoning Administrator determines number of spaces; no explicit min/max for ADUs; credit for marked on-street spaces abutting the lot; generally on-site on the same lot; one screened rear-yard parking space permitted for single- and two-family properties; small-parking exemption in business districts does not apply to dwelling units.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU cannot be established or rented; internal/attached ADUs may not be rented as self-contained units, roomers only (max 1 per unit) and must be integral to the dwelling.
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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