ADU rules for Kettering
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Kettering, OH
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# of Properties
22,705
Owner-occupied
74%
Zoning districts
36
Avg Home Value
$209,713
Median Lot Size
0.21 acres
Avg Income
$79,264
Residential Types:
22,705 housing units
Single Family
1%
Apts (4+ units)
97%
Other
2%
Zoning Districts:
24,110 parcels · 36 districts
R-2
52%(12,650)
R-1
23%(5,633)
R-E-B
8%(1,975)
R-4
4%(1,047)
Other
12%(2,805)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Kettering, OH?
Kettering, 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
Max Units
- –Detached ADU: 0 per lot
- –Attached/Internal ADU or JADU: none specified
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; no max stated. Exceptions: on-street parking cannot count; off-site parking allowed only for non-residential/mixed uses; residential driveways may be used but do not count; up to 15% reduction may be approved administratively (larger reductions require a parking study and Planning Commission); fractional spaces rounded up to 1.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU cannot be rented; such structures may not be used as dwelling units.
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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