ADUs are allowed in Kalamazoo TownshipTypes:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Kalamazoo Township, MI
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# of Properties
8,255
Owner-occupied
42%
Zoning districts
6
Avg Home Value
$73,001
Median Lot Size
0.25 acres
Avg Income
$62,584
Residential Types:
8,255 housing units
2-3 Family
3%
Apts (4+ units)
91%
Other
6%
Zoning Districts:
11 parcels · 6 districts
M2
36%(4)
CC2
18%(2)
M1
18%(2)
RS-5
9%(1)
Other
18%(2)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Kalamazoo Township, MI?
Kalamazoo Township, MI follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
- –Detached ADU: Not permitted
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 800 sq ft for an internal or attached accessory apartment
Owner Occupancy
- –Principal dwelling must be owner-occupied.
Parking
- –1 space/ADU (off-street); parking on the same premises; not on lawns except approved gravel; only one ADU per parcel in owner-occupied single-family dwellings.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU cannot be established or rented.
- –Internal/attached ADU cannot be rented to the general public; must be occupied by related persons, domestic servants, or gratuitous guests; short-term/vacation rentals prohibited.
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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