ADUs are allowed in Violet TownshipTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Violet Township, OH
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# of Properties
2,103
Owner-occupied
45%
Zoning districts
34
Avg Home Value
$357,952
Median Lot Size
1.10 acres
Avg Income
$141,855
Residential Types:
2,103 housing units
Single Family
8%
Apts (4+ units)
85%
Other
7%
Zoning Districts:
9,328 parcels · 34 districts
PRD
35%(3,229)
R-1
28%(2,611)
R-2
24%(2,207)
R-7
6%(590)
Other
7%(691)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Violet Township, OH?
Violet Township, 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: By Right
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum total floor area for all accessory buildings: up to 50% of the principal dwelling’s livable floor area on lots of 1 acre or less, and up to 100% on lots over 1 acre; a detached ADU must fit within this shared cap. The code also allows using district-permitted principal floor area when larger.
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; on-lot parking: 200 sq ft/unit (R-1/R-7/R-8) or 400 sq ft/unit (R-3); must be on the same lot; larger requirement applies.
Rental Restrictions
- –Rentals prohibited to the general public; ADUs may only be used as noncommercial guest houses or for relatives of the owner or household servants.
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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