ADU rules for Kent
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Kent, OH
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
# of Properties
6,390
Owner-occupied
96%
Zoning districts
21
Avg Home Value
$266,287
Median Lot Size
0.23 acres
Avg Income
$71,055
Residential Types:
6,390 housing units
Apts (4+ units)
97%
Other
2%
Zoning Districts:
7,814 parcels · 21 districts
R-2
39%(3,019)
R-3
28%(2,217)
R-1
11%(831)
R-4
5%(358)
Other
18%(1,389)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Kent, OH?
Kent, 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
Parking
- –ADUs not listed in the parking table; for uses not specifically defined, parking must meet all proposed use needs, with Parking Deferment available to reduce requirements when excessive (KCO §1107.05(c)–(d)).
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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