ADU rules for Akron
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Akron, OH
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# of Properties
18,654
Owner-occupied
18%
Zoning districts
79
Avg Home Value
$124,651
Median Lot Size
0.12 acres
Avg Income
$48,228
Residential Types:
18,654 housing units
Single Family
5%
2-3 Family
3%
Apts (4+ units)
87%
Other
5%
Zoning Districts:
94,548 parcels · 79 districts
U-1
77%(72,895)
U-3
4%(3,867)
U-2
4%(3,556)
U-1B
4%(3,451)
Other
11%(10,779)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Akron, OH?
Akron, 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
- –Downtown: no minimum parking for residential uses (ADUs); max 1 space per dwelling unit.
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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