ADUs are allowed in CantonTypes:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Canton, OH
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# of Properties
31,865
Owner-occupied
47%
Zoning districts
35
Avg Home Value
$89,364
Median Lot Size
0.12 acres
Avg Income
$49,351
Residential Types:
31,865 housing units
Single Family
70%
2-3 Family
5%
Apts (4+ units)
7%
Other
17%
Zoning Districts:
40,059 parcels · 35 districts
R1A
62%(24,748)
R2
6%(2,255)
I1
6%(2,246)
B3
5%(2,047)
Other
22%(8,763)
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
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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