ADUs are allowed in Allegan TownshipTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Allegan Township, MI
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# of Properties
2,346
Owner-occupied
61%
Zoning districts
16
Avg Home Value
$104,840
Median Lot Size
0.90 acres
Avg Income
$88,416
Residential Types:
2,346 housing units
RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED
100%
Zoning Districts:
2,787 parcels · 16 districts
R-2 LO
60%(1,663)
AG
31%(869)
C-2 GEN
4%(100)
R-1 RES
2%(63)
Other
3%(92)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Allegan Township, MI?
Allegan Township, MI follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum internal ADU size cannot exceed the principal dwelling’s total square footage.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU size cannot exceed the principal dwelling’s total square footage.
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement
Parking
- –1 off-street space per ADU (in addition to 2 spaces for the principal dwelling); no max; ADUs allowed in AG, R-1, R-2, LR; no waivers or transit-based reductions; on-premises parking
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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ADU rules in other Michigan municipalities
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Allegan County
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