ADUs are allowed in Chikaming TownshipTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Chikaming Township, MI
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# of Properties
4,263
Owner-occupied
24%
Avg Home Value
$418,424
Median Lot Size
0.60 acres
Avg Income
$118,366
Residential Types:
4,263 housing units
Single Family
2%
2-3 Family
4%
Apts (4+ units)
87%
Other
7%
ADU Rules
What can you build in Chikaming Township, MI?
Chikaming 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: Special Permit
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –On R-1 or R-1-W lots, and on any lot under 2 acres in any district, a single accessory building (including a detached ADU) may not exceed the larger of 50% of the principal building footprint or 750 sq ft.
- –Maximum size of 800 sq ft for a detached accessory dwelling unit.
Owner Occupancy
- –Principal dwelling must be owner-occupied.
Parking
- –1 space per ADU (in addition to principal); no fixed max; >125% of the minimum requires Planning Commission justification; applies to attached and detached ADUs; Planning Commission may modify requirements; adding an ADU requires the additional space.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADUs shall NOT be used as a rental unit; ADUs cannot be leased separately from the principal 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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