ADUs are allowed in SanduskyTypes:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Sandusky, OH
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# of Properties
11,235
Owner-occupied
58%
Zoning districts
27
Avg Home Value
$171,719
Median Lot Size
0.14 acres
Avg Income
$56,590
Residential Types:
11,235 housing units
Apts (4+ units)
89%
Condos
8%
Other
3%
Zoning Districts:
13,091 parcels · 27 districts
R1-40
26%(3,427)
R2F
21%(2,740)
R1-60
7%(964)
R1-75
6%(769)
Other
40%(5,191)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Sandusky, OH?
Sandusky, OH follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: By Right
- –Detached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Rental Restrictions
- –ADUs cannot be rented (short- or long-term)
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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