ADUs are allowed in Saugatuck TownshipTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Saugatuck Township, MI
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# of Properties
2,660
Owner-occupied
44%
Zoning districts
13
Avg Home Value
$254,494
Median Lot Size
1.46 acres
Avg Income
$97,586
Residential Types:
2,660 housing units
RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED
100%
Zoning Districts:
3,085 parcels · 13 districts
A-2
25%(758)
R-1
23%(712)
R-2
16%(503)
A-1
14%(447)
Other
22%(665)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Saugatuck Township, MI?
Saugatuck 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 10% of lot area
- –Maximum size of 600 sq ft
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached ADU livable floor area of 600 sq ft; garage space beneath an over-garage ADU does not count toward this cap.
- –Detached ADU area is further limited to 10% of lot area; garage level beneath an over-garage ADU is excluded from this ADU’s counted area.
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy either the principal dwelling or ADU
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; max 10% above minimum unless Planning Commission approves more; any spaces above 10% must be on permeable surfaces; reductions/shared/deferral permitted by Sec. 10.60; parking must be on the same lot unless shared.
Rental Restrictions
- –Only one rental permit shall be issued for a lot with one principal dwelling and one accessory dwelling unit.
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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