ADUs are allowed in Michigan CityTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Michigan City, IN
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# of Properties
2,689
Owner-occupied
22%
Zoning districts
22
Avg Home Value
$133,727
Median Lot Size
0.13 acres
Avg Income
$64,293
Residential Types:
2,689 housing units
Single Family
3%
2-3 Family
6%
Apts (4+ units)
85%
Other
7%
Zoning Districts:
15,009 parcels · 22 districts
R1D
50%(7,536)
R1C
14%(2,114)
B2
7%(1,026)
R1E
7%(1,004)
Other
22%(3,329)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Michigan City, IN?
Michigan City, IN 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 size is the greater of 800 sq ft or 33% of the principal dwelling’s living area.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size is the greater of 33% of the principal dwelling’s living area or 800 sq ft; detached ADUs are not allowed in R1E.
Max Units
- –1 ADU per single-family lot
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner-occupancy is not required.
Parking
- –1 off-street space per ADU; in TOD districts, principal-dwelling parking may be reduced, but ADU must still have its own 1 space.
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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