ADUs are allowed in Sunfield TownshipTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Sunfield Township, MI
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# of Properties
920
Owner-occupied
68%
Zoning districts
6
Median Lot Size
1.50 acres
Avg Income
$80,968
Residential Types:
920 housing units
RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED
100%
Zoning Districts:
1,050 parcels · 6 districts
LA
88%(923)
R1
6%(59)
R2
3%(32)
C1
2%(24)
Other
1%(12)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Sunfield Township, MI?
Sunfield 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 for an internal ADU (area measured including kitchen, bath, and any attached garage).
- –An internal ADU cannot be larger than the principal dwelling’s size.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 1,200 sq ft for a detached accessory dwelling unit.
- –Maximum size cannot exceed the principal dwelling unit on the lot.
Owner Occupancy
- –ADU must house a relative or domestic employee of the owner-occupied dwelling
Parking
- –2 spaces per ADU; no max; off-street parking must be on the same lot as the ADU
Rental Restrictions
- –An accessory dwelling unit shall not be used as a rental at any time.
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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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