ADUs are allowed in Comstock TownshipTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Comstock Township, MI
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# of Properties
6,648
Owner-occupied
67%
Zoning districts
22
Avg Home Value
$108,522
Median Lot Size
0.47 acres
Avg Income
$86,553
Residential Types:
6,648 housing units
2-3 Family
5%
Apts (4+ units)
93%
Other
3%
Zoning Districts:
6,649 parcels · 22 districts
R-1A
48%(3,169)
R-1B
20%(1,356)
AGR
14%(915)
R-1C
4%(238)
Other
15%(971)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Comstock Township, MI?
Comstock 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 800 sq ft or the size of the principal dwelling, whichever is less
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 800 sq ft for a detached accessory dwelling unit.
- –Temporary detached ADU by special land use permit: maximum 676 sq ft (RC, R-1a, R-1b).
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy either the primary dwelling unit or ADU
Parking
- –0 spaces/ADU; no max. Exceptions: in C-4 or within 500 ft of a public parking structure or transit center, off-street parking not required; if private parking is provided there, it must meet design/location standards but not quantity requirements; alley-access residential lots: vehicle access from the alley and front-yard parking prohibited.
Rental Restrictions
- –Minimum lease term: no leases under 3 months. No Tourist Homes on parcels with an ADU (tourist homes prohibited on ADU parcels).
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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