Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Salem Township, MI

Is your property eligible for an ADU?

# of Properties

1,968

Owner-occupied

81%

Zoning districts

Avg Home Value

$148,305

Median Lot Size

2.25 acres

Avg Income

$87,880

Residential Types:

1,968 housing units

RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED

100%

Zoning Districts:

2,302 parcels · 12 districts

R-1 AG RURAL ES

71%(1,643)

A-1 AG CONS DIS

12%(266)

A-2C AG CON SUB

5%(109)

R-2 LOW DEN RES

3%(67)

Other

9%(217)

ADU Rules

What can you build in Salem Township, MI?

Salem Township, MI 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 of 650 sq ft

Rental Restrictions

–Occupancy limited to farm employees or family members of the owner/lessee; cannot be rented to unrelated tenants or the general public.

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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