ADUs are allowed in CantonTypes:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Canton, OH
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# of Properties
32,037
Owner-occupied
47%
Zoning districts
39
Avg Home Value
$89,046
Median Lot Size
0.12 acres
Avg Income
$49,304
Residential Types:
32,037 housing units
Single Family
70%
2-3 Family
5%
Apts (4+ units)
7%
Other
18%
Zoning Districts:
40,313 parcels · 39 districts
R1A
62%(24,856)
I1
6%(2,281)
R2
6%(2,274)
B3
5%(2,105)
Other
22%(8,797)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Canton, OH?
Canton, 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: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Max Units
- –Detached ADU (in an accessory structure): 0 per lot.
- –Attached/internal ADU (within the principal dwelling): none specified.
- –Junior ADU (JADU): none specified.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU not permitted as a dwelling; cannot be rented.
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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