ADU rules for Wooster
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Wooster, OH
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# of Properties
10,453
Owner-occupied
59%
Zoning districts
16
Avg Home Value
$243,912
Median Lot Size
0.27 acres
Avg Income
$70,463
Residential Types:
10,453 housing units
2-3 Family
1%
Apts (4+ units)
98%
Zoning Districts:
11,907 parcels · 16 districts
R-1
35%(4,168)
R-2
23%(2,781)
R-T
14%(1,705)
C-4
4%(532)
Other
23%(2,721)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Wooster, OH?
Wooster, 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 min/max; ADUs may be exempt as accessory/temporary unless Chapter 1113 requires; unlisted uses may be assigned a comparable standard per the Unlisted Uses procedure.
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals prohibited; six-month minimum rental term.
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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