ADU rules for Stow
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Stow, OH
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# of Properties
1,730
Owner-occupied
13%
Zoning districts
17
Avg Home Value
$393,573
Median Lot Size
0.45 acres
Avg Income
$86,472
Residential Types:
1,730 housing units
Single Family
8%
2-3 Family
7%
Apts (4+ units)
81%
Other
4%
Zoning Districts:
14,116 parcels · 17 districts
R-3
43%(6,081)
R-2
39%(5,465)
R-1
11%(1,601)
I-2
2%(243)
Other
5%(726)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Stow, OH?
Stow, 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
- –No explicit ADU parking min/max; for uses not specified, apply the standard for a similar use; parking for dwelling units must be on the same lot.
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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