ADUs are allowed in Marcellus TownshipTypes:Detached
Types:Detached
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Marcellus Township, MI
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# of Properties
1,912
Owner-occupied
38%
Zoning districts
15
Avg Home Value
$104,925
Median Lot Size
0.65 acres
Avg Income
$70,413
Residential Types:
1,912 housing units
Single Family
11%
2-3 Family
2%
Apts (4+ units)
63%
Other
24%
Zoning Districts:
1,921 parcels · 15 districts
AR
28%(535)
R-1
26%(499)
AP
16%(314)
MFR
11%(217)
Other
19%(356)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Marcellus Township, MI?
Marcellus 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
- –ADU must be smaller than the principal dwelling; modeled as capped at the principal dwelling’s size.
Owner Occupancy
- –Either the principal dwelling or the ADU must be owner-occupied
Parking
- –2 spaces per ADU; no max; requires a site plan with designated parking; general residential standard applies; parking must be on-site in single-family districts.
Rental Restrictions
- –Accessory Apartment occupancy limited to related persons; renting to unrelated tenants prohibited; short-term rental 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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