ADU rules for Worthington
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Worthington, OH
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# of Properties
5,803
Owner-occupied
77%
Zoning districts
30
Avg Home Value
$400,872
Median Lot Size
0.24 acres
Avg Income
$140,881
Residential Types:
5,803 housing units
Single Family
82%
2-3 Family
1%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Condos
9%
Other
7%
Zoning Districts:
6,457 parcels · 30 districts
R-10
72%(4,657)
AR-4.5
5%(303)
AR-3
4%(270)
C-2
3%(219)
Other
16%(1,008)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Worthington, OH?
Worthington, 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
Parking
- –No explicit min/max for ADUs; parking follows the similar-use rule (MPC) and may default to 2 spaces per dwelling unit if an ADU is deemed similar.
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals prohibited; ADU may only be rented for terms longer than 30 days
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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