ADUs are allowed in Oshtemo TownshipTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Oshtemo Township, MI
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# of Properties
6,782
Owner-occupied
74%
Zoning districts
15
Avg Home Value
$157,790
Median Lot Size
0.60 acres
Avg Income
$110,657
Residential Types:
6,782 housing units
2-3 Family
3%
Apts (4+ units)
79%
Other
18%
Zoning Districts:
6,791 parcels · 15 districts
RR
37%(2,488)
R-2
34%(2,285)
R-3
9%(625)
R-1
6%(434)
Other
14%(959)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Oshtemo Township, MI?
Oshtemo 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 ADU size of 900 sq ft and, in all cases, no larger than the principal dwelling’s total floor area.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU size of 900 sq ft
- –Maximum ADU size cannot exceed the principal dwelling’s total square footage
- –Maximum ADU size is also limited by the lot-size-based combined cap for all detached accessory structures
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy either the principal dwelling or the ADU
Parking
- –No numeric ADU parking minimum; requires an improved-surface parking area for both the principal dwelling and the ADU (may be on the driveway); must share vehicular access and designate the ADU parking area; one- and two-family dwellings are exempt from general off-street parking minimums.
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals (<180 days) prohibited for both the primary dwelling and the ADU
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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