ADUs are allowed in Carmel TownshipTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Carmel Township, MI
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# of Properties
1,246
Owner-occupied
75%
Zoning districts
4
Median Lot Size
2.20 acres
Avg Income
$84,223
Residential Types:
1,246 housing units
RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED
100%
Zoning Districts:
1,484 parcels · 4 districts
LA
77%(1,142)
R1
22%(328)
R2
1%(13)
I
0%(1)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Carmel Township, MI?
Carmel 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 size of 1,200 sq ft and not larger than the principal dwelling unit
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU size of 1,200 sq ft
- –ADU size cannot exceed the principal dwelling unit’s size
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner-occupancy required for ADU.
Parking
- –2 spaces per ADU; no ADU-specific reductions/waivers; off-street parking on the same lot or an adjacent lot in the same zoning district
Rental Restrictions
- –ADUs may not be rented at any time (detached or attached); only for a relative or domestic employee of the owner-occupied dwelling.
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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