ADUs are allowed in Meridian TownshipTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Meridian Township, MI
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
# of Properties
14,358
Owner-occupied
78%
Zoning districts
1
Avg Home Value
$202,034
Median Lot Size
0.33 acres
Avg Income
$109,039
Residential Types:
14,995 housing units
2-3 Family
5%
Apts (4+ units)
95%
Zoning Districts:
1 parcel · 1 district
DEVELOPMEN
100%(1)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Meridian Township, MI?
Meridian 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 internal ADU size of 600 sq ft.
- –An internal ADU cannot be larger than the primary dwelling’s total floor area.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of a detached ADU is 600 square feet.
- –A detached ADU cannot be larger than the primary dwelling’s total floor area.
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot on single-family lots
- –0 ADUs on duplex or multifamily lots
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy either the principal dwelling or the ADU
Parking
- –0 additional spaces; no ADU-specific parking beyond standard SF (2 per dwelling unit, plus 1 per roomer); ADU and primary dwelling must share the same driveway/access
Rental Restrictions
- –No ADU may be leased or rented for less than 30 days; only one dwelling unit on any property may be licensed as a rental unit.
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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