ADUs are allowed in Ovid TownshipTypes:Detached
Types:Detached
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Ovid Township, MI
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# of Parcels
2,657
Zoning districts
1
Median Parcel Size
0.36 acres
Zoning Districts:
1 parcel · 1 district
WATERFRONT RESIDENTIAL
100%(1)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Ovid Township, MI?
Ovid 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: By Right
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –On lots of 1 acre or less, all detached accessory structures together may not exceed the principal building’s ground-floor area; the ADU is limited to the remaining capacity (principal footprint minus existing detached structures).
- –Maximum ADU footprint is limited by district building coverage: AG 25%, RR 30%, R‑1 35%, R‑2 35% of lot area minus existing building footprints.
Parking
- –2 spaces/ADU; on-site parking required; may use driveway/garage; no front-yard parking except on a driveway; Planning Commission may allow shared parking or defer/modify spaces under special circumstances.
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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