ADU rules for Thornapple Township
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Thornapple Township, MI
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# of Properties
3,250
Owner-occupied
80%
Zoning districts
8
Avg Home Value
$155,336
Median Lot Size
1.03 acres
Avg Income
$104,107
Residential Types:
3,250 housing units
401 RESIDENTIAL IMPROVED
100%
Zoning Districts:
2,353 parcels · 8 districts
RR
48%(1,132)
AR
31%(733)
RE
8%(194)
R-1
7%(158)
Other
6%(136)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Thornapple Township, MI?
Thornapple 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: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Parking
- –ADU parking: no minimum or maximum stated; ADUs not listed in Table 23.1; parking for uses not covered determined by Planning Commission; Article XXIII applies township-wide; 110% of minimum cap applies if a minimum is later set.
Rental Restrictions
- –ADU limited to an immediate family member; no rentals to the general public (short- or long-term); must be removed within 90 days after occupancy ceases
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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