ADU rules for Ada Township
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Ada Township, MI
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# of Properties
5,815
Owner-occupied
75%
Zoning districts
26
Avg Home Value
$356,998
Median Lot Size
1.55 acres
Avg Income
$177,013
Residential Types:
5,919 housing units
Single Family
1%
2-3 Family
6%
Apts (4+ units)
93%
Zoning Districts:
5,855 parcels · 26 districts
AGP
28%(1,629)
R-3
23%(1,349)
R-2
17%(995)
RR
16%(924)
Other
16%(958)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Ada Township, MI?
Ada 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: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot (Ada Village PVM Overlay: rowhouse/duplex/village house).
- –1 ADU per lot in non-residential PO, C-2, I, LI districts (caretaker/security quarters).
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement.
Parking
- –No ADU-specific min/max; general cap: total spaces cannot exceed the minimum by more than 25% unless approved. In PVM district: min reduced to 0.40–0.80 of Article XXVII; parking on-site or within 600 ft; planning commission may allow minor variation or deferment if excess spaces would occur.
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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