ADUs are allowed in Washington TownshipTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Washington Township, OH
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# of Properties
15,175
Owner-occupied
76%
Zoning districts
32
Avg Home Value
$339,676
Median Lot Size
0.43 acres
Avg Income
$128,023
Residential Types:
15,175 housing units
Single Family
1%
Apts (4+ units)
98%
Other
1%
Zoning Districts:
16,080 parcels · 32 districts
PD-R
30%(4,747)
R-4
28%(4,553)
SU
16%(2,600)
R-3
5%(790)
Other
21%(3,390)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Washington Township, OH?
Washington 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
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU size as an accessory structure: 720 sq ft on lots under 40,000 sq ft; 1,200 sq ft on lots 40,000 sq ft or larger.
Max Units
- –None
Parking
- –Case-by-case parking analysis required; on-street spaces within 300 ft may be considered (not in a Residence District or allocated for residential use); rear dwellings in the A District must meet the same parking/driveway standards as a principal dwelling; parking plan rejection is appealable.
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals require a conditional use permit; properties with more than two calls for service in the prior 12 months are ineligible to apply.
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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