ADUs are allowed in City Of New BuffaloTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for City Of New Buffalo, MI
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# of Properties
1,576
Owner-occupied
47%
Zoning districts
10
Avg Home Value
$283,098
Median Lot Size
0.22 acres
Avg Income
$79,660
Residential Types:
1,587 housing units
2-3 Family
14%
Apts (4+ units)
86%
Zoning Districts:
1,643 parcels · 10 districts
R-1
54%(883)
R-2
19%(320)
GCD
9%(156)
CBD
5%(78)
Other
13%(206)
ADU Rules
What can you build in City Of New Buffalo, MI?
City Of New Buffalo, MI follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Special Permit
- –Detached ADU: Special Permit
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –For internal ADUs, maximum size is 25% of the principal building’s floor area
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size for a detached ADU tied to lot size: 960 sq ft on lots up to 10,000 sq ft; 1,500 sq ft on lots over 10,000 sq ft up to 1 acre; 2,000 sq ft on larger lots
Parking
- –Min: not fixed; determined by Planning Commission. Max: not fixed; cap = 130% of minimum. Exceptions: case-by-case based on site/location/context; ADUs must share a common driveway with the principal dwelling.
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals prohibited; defined as less than one month.
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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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