

ADUs are allowed in Macomb TownshipTypes:Detached
Types:Detached
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Macomb Township, MI
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# of Parcels
33,212
Zoning districts
20
Avg Parcel Value
$211,873
Zoning Districts:
33,212 parcels · 20 districts
R-1
83%(27,434)
R-2
7%(2,335)
R-2-L
6%(1,891)
AG
2%(667)
Other
3%(885)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Macomb Township, MI?
Macomb 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: Special Permit
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum floor area of 800 sq ft for a detached ancillary dwelling (ADU) in Town Center districts; allowed only above a detached garage with Town Center Committee approval.
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals (<30 days) prohibited; long-term rentals permitted
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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