

ADUs are allowed in Yates TownshipTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Yates Township, MI
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# of Properties
4,049
Owner-occupied
65%
Avg Home Value
$16,189
Median Lot Size
0.27 acres
Avg Income
$28,977
Residential Types:
4,049 housing units
Single Family
2%
Apts (4+ units)
98%
Other
1%
ADU Rules
What can you build in Yates Township, MI?
Yates Township, MI follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Special Permit
- –Detached ADU: Special Permit
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 900 sq ft or the principal dwelling’s floor area, whichever is less
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU size of 900 sq ft or the size of the principal dwelling unit, whichever is less
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement.
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; must be on the same lot as the principal building; Parking Variation may allow fewer spaces; no ADU-specific reductions stated
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals prohibited unless minimum lot size and STR permitting/inspection requirements are met (applies to detached and internal ADUs).
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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