

ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated KalkaskaTypes:Detached
Types:Detached
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Kalkaska, MI
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ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Kalkaska, MI?
Unincorporated Kalkaska, 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 ADU size is 45% of the primary residence’s square footage (subject to building code minimums).
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy either the principal or ADU
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; 2 spaces max; no transit-based reductions or waivers.
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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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