ADUs are allowed in Bowling GreenTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Bowling Green, OH
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# of Properties
7,435
Owner-occupied
50%
Zoning districts
16
Avg Home Value
$215,975
Median Lot Size
0.20 acres
Avg Income
$66,099
Residential Types:
7,435 housing units
Single Family
1%
2-3 Family
1%
Apts (4+ units)
94%
Other
4%
Zoning Districts:
9,902 parcels · 16 districts
R-1
40%(3,978)
PR
23%(2,266)
UR
10%(942)
R-2
7%(724)
Other
20%(1,992)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Bowling Green, OH?
Bowling Green, OH follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: By Right
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum internal or attached ADU size is 1,200 sq ft of gross floor area.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 1,200 sq ft of gross floor area for a detached accessory dwelling unit.
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner or ADU must be occupied at least 180 days per year
Parking
- –Off-street parking must comply with parking location requirements §150.72(A); front-yard parking generally prohibited except on a driveway; in R-1, R-2, and PR districts no lot may contain more than one parking pad (§150.72(B)).
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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