ADUs are allowed in Russell TownshipTypes:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Russell Township, OH
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# of Properties
610
Owner-occupied
18%
Zoning districts
14
Avg Home Value
$212,774
Median Lot Size
1.58 acres
Avg Income
$106,155
Residential Types:
610 housing units
Single Family
23%
Apts (4+ units)
63%
Other
14%
Zoning Districts:
2,975 parcels · 14 districts
R-5
62%(1,833)
R-3
35%(1,038)
PPD
1%(44)
O-B
0%(13)
Other
2%(47)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Russell Township, OH?
Russell 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: Not permitted
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum internal ADU size is 800 sq ft within a single-family home.
- –Maximum internal ADU size is 30% of the principal single-family dwelling’s total floor area.
Max Units
- –1 attached/internal ADU per lot (must be attached by a common wall; breezeway/porch/deck/patio/walkway not permitted). Detached ADUs not permitted.
- –JADU: none specified.
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy the principal dwelling; ADU occupants must be family.
Parking
- –No off-street parking minimums for ADUs; prohibits an attached garage if separate from the principal dwelling's attached garage; residential driveway standards apply (durable all-weather surface; min 10 ft width; min 10 ft setback from side and rear lot lines).
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals prohibited; rentals under 30 days are not allowed.
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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