ADU rules for Lawrence Township
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Lawrence Township, OH
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# of Properties
3,590
Owner-occupied
70%
Zoning districts
10
Avg Home Value
$207,078
Median Lot Size
0.60 acres
Avg Income
$83,967
Residential Types:
3,590 housing units
Single Family
82%
2-3 Family
1%
Apts (4+ units)
2%
Other
15%
Zoning Districts:
4,335 parcels · 10 districts
R1
61%(2,631)
RR
29%(1,271)
FP
3%(130)
R5
3%(128)
Other
4%(175)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Lawrence Township, OH?
Lawrence Township, 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
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement.
Parking
- –No ADU-specific parking; general residential: 2 spaces per dwelling on the same lot, not in required front/side yards; second dwellings limited to a two-story garage for guests/servants; guest quarters are accessory, not a separate dwelling.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached accessory living quarters over a garage may not be rented or used as a separate dwelling; occupancy limited to guests or a servant.
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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