

ADUs are allowed in Pavilion TownshipTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Pavilion Township, MI
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# of Properties
2,812
Owner-occupied
64%
Zoning districts
2
Avg Home Value
$110,568
Median Lot Size
1.12 acres
Avg Income
$90,524
Residential Types:
2,812 housing units
Single Family
2%
2-3 Family
1%
Apts (4+ units)
88%
Other
9%
Zoning Districts:
6 parcels · 2 districts
R-1D
67%(4)
R-1A
33%(2)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Pavilion Township, MI?
Pavilion 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: Special Permit
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU size: on lots under 1 acre, the greater of 20% of above-grade gross floor area or 350 sq ft; on lots 1 acre or larger, the greater of 25% of above-grade gross floor area or 500 sq ft.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size is the greater of 20% of the principal dwelling’s above-grade gross floor area or 350 sq ft on lots under 1 acre; on lots 1 acre or larger, the greater of 25% of above-grade gross floor area or 500 sq ft.
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must declare the principal dwelling or ADU as main residence.
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; in addition to required parking for the principal residence; garage-conversion requires replacement parking for the principal dwelling; no waiver for ADU parking; principal and ADU must share the same vehicular access to the lot
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term/transient 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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