

ADUs are allowed in Irving TownshipTypes:Detached
Types:Detached
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Irving Township, MI
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# of Properties
1,589
Owner-occupied
76%
Zoning districts
12
Avg Home Value
$150,682
Median Lot Size
3.00 acres
Avg Income
$76,430
Residential Types:
1,589 housing units
401 RESIDENTIAL IMPROVED
100%
Zoning Districts:
1,734 parcels · 12 districts
Rural Residenti
69%(1,203)
Low Density Res
15%(258)
R1
10%(169)
Conservation Re
2%(32)
Other
4%(72)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Irving Township, MI?
Irving Township, MI follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
- –Detached ADU: Special Permit
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU living area of 1,000 sq ft
- –In non-RR/A districts, combined accessory building footprint is limited to 150% of the principal building footprint; a detached ADU must fit within this total
- –With special land use in non-RR/A districts on lots over 1 acre and under 5 acres, total accessory building area may be up to 300% of the principal building footprint (ADU must fit within this total)
- –With special land use in non-RR/A districts on lots 5 acres or larger, total accessory building area may be up to 400% of the principal building footprint (ADU must fit within this total)
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement.
Parking
- –1 space per ADU; max 1; Planning Commission may approve more or fewer spaces; parking must be on the same lot unless a shared driveway or recorded consolidated parking arrangement is approved
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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