ADUs are allowed in Woodland TownshipTypes:Detached
Types:Detached
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Woodland Township, MI
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# of Properties
794
Owner-occupied
66%
Zoning districts
8
Avg Home Value
$123,410
Median Lot Size
1.12 acres
Avg Income
$72,305
Residential Types:
794 housing units
401 RESIDENTIAL IMPROVED
100%
Zoning Districts:
1,358 parcels · 8 districts
A
55%(742)
RL-2
22%(297)
R-1
12%(167)
AR
6%(78)
Other
5%(74)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Woodland Township, MI?
Woodland 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 size of 1,000 sq ft of living area for a detached accessory dwelling.
- –In non-RR/A districts, all accessory buildings together may not exceed 150% of the principal building footprint; this limits the maximum ADU footprint.
- –With special permit, the combined accessory building area may be up to 250% of the principal footprint on lots <1 acre, 300% on 1–<5 acres, and 400% on ≥5 acres, which limits the maximum ADU area.
Max Units
- –1 ADU per parcel for single-unit dwelling lots (RL, RR, MDR, HD/HDR, MU, A).
- –Detached (in accessory structure): 1 per parcel.
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement.
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; exceptions: Planning Commission may approve more or fewer spaces and may defer some required spaces if future spaces are reserved; off-street parking 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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