ADU rules for Benton Township
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Benton Township, MI
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# of Properties
1,169
Owner-occupied
76%
Zoning districts
1
Median Lot Size
2.31 acres
Avg Income
$91,896
Residential Types:
1,169 housing units
RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED
100%
Zoning Districts:
1,479 parcels · 1 district
N/A
100%(1,479)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Benton Township, MI?
Benton 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: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Rental Restrictions
- –STR requires a special-use permit; allowed only in R-1 and AG with a 2-acre minimum (STR not permitted where STR is not allowed). Occupancy cap: 2 per bedroom + 4; permit revocation makes STR ineligible for 1 year.
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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ADU rules in other Michigan municipalities
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