ADUs are allowed in VandaliaTypes:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Vandalia, MI
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# of Properties
247
Owner-occupied
19%
Zoning districts
4
Avg Home Value
$25,301
Median Lot Size
0.40 acres
Avg Income
$66,827
Residential Types:
247 housing units
Single Family
7%
2-3 Family
3%
Apts (4+ units)
55%
Other
36%
Zoning Districts:
247 parcels · 4 districts
R-2
55%(137)
R-1
26%(63)
AR
13%(31)
C-1
6%(16)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Vandalia, MI?
Vandalia, MI follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
- –Detached ADU: Not permitted
Owner Occupancy
- –ADUs not permitted; no owner-occupancy requirement.
Parking
- –No ADU-specific parking standards; general residential parking requires 2 spaces per single-family dwelling unit, but not applicable to ADUs
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU rentals prohibited (cannot be used/occupied as a dwelling); temporary dwellings allowed only up to 1 year, with one renewal up to 180 days.
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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