ADUs are allowed in Eaton Rapids TownshipTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Eaton Rapids Township, MI
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# of Properties
1,799
Owner-occupied
74%
Zoning districts
6
Median Lot Size
2.57 acres
Avg Income
$85,003
Residential Types:
1,799 housing units
RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED
100%
Zoning Districts:
2,085 parcels · 6 districts
LA
87%(1,819)
R1
10%(209)
C1
2%(44)
C2
0%(8)
Other
0%(5)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Eaton Rapids Township, MI?
Eaton Rapids 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 internal ADU size of 1,200 sq ft (measured including kitchens, baths, and any attached garage).
- –Maximum internal ADU size cannot exceed the size of the principal dwelling unit on the property.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 1,200 sq ft for a detached accessory dwelling unit
- –Maximum size may not exceed the size of the principal dwelling on the lot
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy the principal dwelling; ADU cannot be rented.
Parking
- –2 spaces/ADU; no ADU-specific reductions; parking on the same lot or an adjacent lot in the same zoning district; joint-use reductions only for uses requiring more than 10 spaces
Rental Restrictions
- –ADUs shall not be used as rentals at any time (detached or attached).
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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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