

ADUs are allowed in Maple River TownshipTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Maple River Township, MI
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# of Properties
1,093
Owner-occupied
61%
Zoning districts
14
Avg Home Value
$84,868
Median Lot Size
5.38 acres
Avg Income
$76,209
Residential Types:
1,106 housing units
Single Family
8%
2-3 Family
1%
Apts (4+ units)
91%
Zoning Districts:
1,105 parcels · 14 districts
EC FF-2
41%(448)
EC FF-1
28%(313)
EC RR
6%(69)
VOP R-2
5%(56)
Other
20%(219)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Maple River Township, MI?
Maple River 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 for an internal (in-home) ADU is the lesser of 800 sq ft or 75% of the principal dwelling’s ground-floor area.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Detached ADU maximum size of 800 sq ft
- –Detached ADU maximum size of 75% of the principal home’s ground-floor area
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; plus 2 spaces for the principal dwelling; general off-street max is 10% above the required minimum (about 3 total spaces); single-family dwellings are exempt from this maximum
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals prohibited; minimum 30-day leases required for all ADUs. Exception: rentals less than 30 days allowed only in the R-2 zoning district.
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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