ADUs are allowed in Clearwater TownshipTypes:Detached
Types:Detached
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Clearwater Township, MI
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# of Parcels
2,631
Zoning districts
10
Avg Parcel Value
$141,225
Median Parcel Size
5.00 acres
Zoning Districts:
2,629 parcels · 10 districts
R-1
40%(1,064)
A
27%(701)
REC
14%(358)
R-2
6%(167)
Other
13%(339)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Clearwater Township, MI?
Clearwater Township, MI follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
- –Detached ADU: Special Permit
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached accessory dwelling (guest house) living area cannot exceed the primary dwelling's living area.
Rental Restrictions
- –R-2: Temporary auxiliary living space rentals prohibited; neither the ADU nor the primary dwelling may be rented.
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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