ADUs are allowed in Milton TownshipTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Milton Township, MI
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# of Properties
1,638
Owner-occupied
76%
Avg Home Value
$184,811
Median Lot Size
2.36 acres
Avg Income
$120,175
Residential Types:
1,638 housing units
Single Family
4%
2-3 Family
1%
Apts (4+ units)
78%
Other
17%
ADU Rules
What can you build in Milton Township, MI?
Milton 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 ADU size is the most restrictive of 1,000 sq ft, 50% of the principal dwelling’s gross floor area, and the size of the primary dwelling’s main floor
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU size is the most restrictive of 1000 sq ft, 50% of the principal dwelling’s total floor area, and the main-floor area of the primary dwelling.
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy either the principal dwelling or ADU as primary residence.
Parking
- –No numeric minimum for ADUs; requires 'sufficient additional parking' beyond the principal-dwelling parking; single-family: 2 spaces per unit; no numeric ADU max (cap = min + 10%, subject to Planning Commission approval); ADUs allowed only in AG/RR; shared parking allowed.
Rental Restrictions
- –ADU rental prohibited; no short-term or long-term rentals.
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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