ADUs are allowed in Eaton TownshipTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Eaton Township, MI
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# of Properties
1,830
Owner-occupied
76%
Zoning districts
8
Median Lot Size
1.51 acres
Avg Income
$106,878
Residential Types:
1,830 housing units
RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED
100%
Zoning Districts:
2,099 parcels · 8 districts
LA
67%(1,408)
R1
30%(624)
I
1%(29)
C2
1%(27)
Other
1%(11)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Eaton Township, MI?
Eaton 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 800 sq ft per internal accessory dwelling unit
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached ADU size of 800 sq ft, including kitchen and sanitary facilities.
Owner Occupancy
- –Principal dwelling must be owner-occupied.
Parking
- –ADU parking not specified; follows similar-use provisions (Table 16.06: 2 spaces per single-family dwelling); on-street parking not counted; parking lots capped at no more than 10% above the minimum unless approved.
Rental Restrictions
- –ADUs may only house a relative or domestic employee of the owner-occupied dwelling; renting to unrelated tenants or for short-term/vacation uses is prohibited. Temporary medical-use ADUs are for the applicant's use only and not transferable.
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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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