Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Athens Village, MI

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ADU Rules

What can you build in Athens Village, MI?

Athens Village, 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: Not permitted

Owner Occupancy

–Owner occupancy is not required; may reside in either unit.

Parking

–2 spaces per dwelling unit (ADUs follow general rule; no ADU-specific ratio); parking on premises; Planning Commission may count on-street/municipal spaces toward the minimum and may reduce up to 25% or defer spaces during CUP/site plan review.

Rental Restrictions

–Detached ADUs: use as dwellings prohibited; rental of detached ADUs is not allowed.
–Attached ADU: renting explicitly prohibited; no paid rent for the accessory apartment.

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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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