ADUs are allowed in Sylvania TownshipTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Sylvania Township, OH
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# of Properties
4,413
Owner-occupied
34%
Zoning districts
22
Avg Home Value
$226,802
Median Lot Size
0.64 acres
Avg Income
$107,954
Residential Types:
4,413 housing units
Single Family
1%
2-3 Family
1%
Apts (4+ units)
93%
Other
6%
Zoning Districts:
14,916 parcels · 22 districts
R-A
46%(6,869)
R-2
32%(4,782)
PUD
6%(911)
C-2
5%(672)
Other
11%(1,682)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Sylvania Township, OH?
Sylvania 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
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 1,000 sq ft for attached or internal ADUs
- –Maximum size of 50% of the total area of the principal residence for attached or internal ADUs
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum of 1,000 sq ft or 60% of the principal residence’s total area, whichever is less.
- –On lots under 1 acre, total area of all accessory structures combined may not exceed 10% of lot area (also limits a detached ADU).
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement.
Parking
- –Attached ADU: 1 space; Detached ADU: 2 spaces; Article 12: 1 space per unit township-wide
Rental Restrictions
- –Rentals to unrelated tenants prohibited; short-term rentals (<30 days) prohibited.
- –ADU must be occupied by immediate family or the caretaker of the primary residence.
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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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