ADUs are allowed in City Of FlintTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for City Of Flint, MI
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# of Properties
52,737
Owner-occupied
36%
Zoning districts
20
Avg Home Value
$9,850
Median Lot Size
0.12 acres
Avg Income
$40,689
Residential Types:
52,737 housing units
2-3 Family
5%
Apts (4+ units)
29%
Other
67%
Zoning Districts:
53,785 parcels · 20 districts
A-1
98%(52,500)
D-3
1%(308)
D-6
0%(268)
D-2
0%(106)
Other
1%(603)
ADU Rules
What can you build in City Of Flint, MI?
City Of Flint, 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 850 sq ft and also no more than 30% of the primary dwelling’s gross floor area for internal or attached ADUs
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 30% of the primary home’s gross floor area for a detached ADU
- –Maximum size of 850 sq ft for a detached ADU
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot (detached single-family)
- –none specified for duplex/multi-family
Owner Occupancy
- –One dwelling unit must be owner-occupied for 12 months prior to application.
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; on-site/off-street required; reductions possible under Sec 50-146 (up to 50% by Zoning Coordinator, up to 100% by Planning Commission with a parking study); transit/bicycle facilities may qualify; on-street parking cannot meet minimum
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals (<30 days) prohibited; ADUs cannot be leased for terms under 30 days.
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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