ADUs are allowed in Jefferson TownshipTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Jefferson Township, MI
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# of Properties
1,632
Owner-occupied
60%
Avg Home Value
$133,466
Median Lot Size
3.03 acres
Avg Income
$66,522
Residential Types:
1,632 housing units
Single Family
6%
2-3 Family
1%
Apts (4+ units)
67%
Other
25%
ADU Rules
What can you build in Jefferson Township, MI?
Jefferson 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: By Right
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size is the lesser of 600 sq ft (or 800 sq ft in the Agricultural District) and 50% of the principal dwelling’s gross floor area excluding the basement.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 600 sq ft, or 800 sq ft in Agricultural zoning districts
- –Maximum size of 50% of the principal dwelling’s gross floor area, excluding the basement
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must reside in the principal dwelling or ADU
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; total minimum 3 spaces on a lot with an ADU; ADU and the principal dwelling must share the same driveway
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals (<30 days) prohibited
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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