ADUs are allowed in Deerfield TownshipTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Deerfield Township, MI
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# of Properties
1,903
Owner-occupied
73%
Zoning districts
1
Avg Home Value
$180,553
Median Lot Size
2.77 acres
Avg Income
$98,200
Residential Types:
1,903 housing units
Residential-Improved
100%
Zoning Districts:
14 parcels · 1 district
0
100%(14)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Deerfield Township, MI?
Deerfield Township, 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: By Right
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum of 600 sq ft (800 sq ft in Agricultural districts).
- –Maximum of 50% of the principal dwelling’s gross floor area excluding the basement.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 800 sq ft for a detached ADU
- –Maximum size of 50% of the main home's floor area, not counting the basement
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must reside in either the principal dwelling or ADU
Parking
- –1 space per ADU (in addition to the 2 spaces for the principal dwelling); ADU and the principal must share the same driveway; if a garage is converted to an ADU, the lost 2 spaces must be replaced elsewhere on the lot
Rental Restrictions
- –Minimum rental term 30 days; rentals under 30 days prohibited.
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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