ADUs are allowed in Boardman TownshipTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Boardman Township, OH
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# of Properties
3,988
Owner-occupied
13%
Zoning districts
14
Avg Home Value
$175,332
Median Lot Size
0.23 acres
Avg Income
$64,101
Residential Types:
3,988 housing units
Single Family
2%
2-3 Family
1%
Apts (4+ units)
83%
Other
14%
Zoning Districts:
19,729 parcels · 14 districts
R-1A
45%(8,928)
R-1B
20%(3,925)
R-2
10%(1,991)
R-1C
9%(1,710)
Other
16%(3,175)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Boardman Township, OH?
Boardman Township, OH follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
- –Detached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 750 sq ft
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached ADU size of 750 sq ft
Max Units
- –Single-family lots: 1 ADU per lot; Duplex/multifamily lots: 0 ADUs; ADU type (detached or interior/attached): 1 total ADU per lot.
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must reside in either the principal dwelling or ADU
Parking
- –1 space/ADU (in addition to principal-dwelling parking); must be on the same lot; off-site/shared parking not allowed; garages/carports may count toward required spaces.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU: short-term rentals prohibited; only inside the principal building.
- –Owner-occupancy rule: cannot rent both units simultaneously; owner must occupy one unit if both are occupied.
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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