

ADUs are allowed in Orange Township (Kalkaska)Types:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Orange Township (Kalkaska), MI
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# of Properties
1,182
Owner-occupied
68%
Zoning districts
5
Avg Home Value
$73,730
Median Lot Size
6.00 acres
Avg Income
$74,565
Residential Types:
1,182 housing units
Single Family
3%
Apts (4+ units)
57%
Other
40%
Zoning Districts:
115 parcels · 5 districts
0
90%(103)
AG/RES
8%(9)
FOR/REC
1%(1)
COMM
1%(1)
Other
1%(1)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Orange Township (Kalkaska), MI?
Orange Township (Kalkaska), 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
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of a detached ADU is 45% of the primary residence’s square footage.
Max Units
- –1 detached ADU per parcel (only with standard detached single-family dwellings); duplex or multifamily principal structures: ADUs not permitted.
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy either the principal or ADU
Parking
- –1 space per ADU; max 2 spaces. No ADU-specific reductions/waivers; principal dwelling must provide 2 spaces; off-street parking on the same lot as the use served.
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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