ADUs are allowed in Meridian TownshipTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Meridian Township, MI
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# of Properties
14,357
Owner-occupied
78%
Zoning districts
25
Avg Home Value
$202,041
Median Lot Size
0.33 acres
Avg Income
$109,038
Residential Types:
14,993 housing units
2-3 Family
5%
Apts (4+ units)
95%
Zoning Districts:
14,448 parcels · 25 districts
RA
37%(5,301)
RAA
25%(3,545)
RB
11%(1,627)
RR
9%(1,312)
Other
18%(2,663)
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 size is the smaller of 600 sq ft and the primary dwelling’s gross floor area.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached ADU size is 600 sq ft, but it may not exceed the primary dwelling's gross floor area.
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy either the principal or ADU and prove residency.
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; rental license required if occupied by someone other than the owner or a family member, and only one dwelling unit on any property may be licensed.
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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