ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated ClintonTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Clinton, MI
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# of Parcels
0
Zoning districts
7
Zoning Districts:
678 parcels · 7 districts
RA-2
46%(310)
RA -1
34%(230)
B-1
6%(43)
B-2
5%(37)
Other
9%(58)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Clinton, MI?
Unincorporated Clinton, 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 internal or attached ADU size cannot exceed the size of the principal dwelling.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached ADU size cannot exceed the size of the principal dwelling.
Max Units
- –0 per lot for duplex or multifamily principal structures (ADUs not permitted)
Owner Occupancy
- –Property owner must live in one dwelling unit as primary residence.
Parking
- –1 off-street space per ADU; no ADU-specific exemptions; 15% cap applies only to other uses.
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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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