ADU rules for City Of East Lansing
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for City Of East Lansing, MI
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# of Properties
7,961
Owner-occupied
67%
Zoning districts
16
Avg Home Value
$203,270
Median Lot Size
0.21 acres
Avg Income
$88,134
Residential Types:
7,961 housing units
2-3 Family
9%
Apts (4+ units)
90%
Other
2%
Zoning Districts:
772 parcels · 16 districts
R2
65%(504)
RM08
13%(100)
R1
9%(73)
B4
3%(25)
Other
9%(70)
ADU Rules
What can you build in City Of East Lansing, MI?
City Of East Lansing, 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: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Max Units
- –1 accessory apartment (above a garage) per eligible principal single-family dwelling; up to 25% of principal single-family dwellings may include one
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy the primary dwelling.
Rental Restrictions
- –Accessory apartment limited to two unrelated occupants; overlay districts may prohibit or restrict rental use via rental licensing rules (R-O-1 bans unlicensed rentals; R-O-2 requires a Class I license; R-O-3 allows only Class I licensed use).
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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