ADU rules for Unincorporated Emmet
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Emmet, MI
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# of Properties
6
Zoning districts
3
Zoning Districts:
7 parcels · 3 districts
COHS TR
71%(5)
EC R-1
14%(1)
EC RR
14%(1)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Emmet, MI?
Unincorporated Emmet, MI follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
- –Detached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy required for ADUs
Parking
- –2 spaces/ADU; no max; off-street options include driveway, parking strip, parking bay, garage, carport, or a combination
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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Emmet County