ADUs are allowed in Carlton TownshipTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Carlton Township, MI
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# of Properties
1,134
Owner-occupied
72%
Zoning districts
8
Avg Home Value
$120,648
Median Lot Size
2.50 acres
Avg Income
$82,789
Residential Types:
1,134 housing units
401 RESIDENTIAL IMPROVED
100%
Zoning Districts:
1,377 parcels · 8 districts
A
62%(848)
AR
21%(288)
R1
16%(216)
C2
1%(20)
Other
0%(5)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Carlton Township, MI?
Carlton 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: Special Permit
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached accessory dwelling unit living area of 1,000 sq ft in RL, RR, MDR, HDR, MU, and A districts (subject to Planning Commission approval).
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner occupancy is not required.
Parking
- –1 off-street space per ADU; Planning Commission may approve more or fewer spaces if adequate parking is demonstrated; must be on the same lot.
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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