ADUs are allowed in Norman TownshipTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Norman Township, MI
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# of Properties
2,634
Owner-occupied
45%
Zoning districts
7
Avg Home Value
$32,709
Median Lot Size
3.68 acres
Avg Income
$63,334
Residential Types:
2,634 housing units
2-3 Family
1%
Apts (4+ units)
96%
Other
3%
Zoning Districts:
2,670 parcels · 7 districts
AR
60%(1,607)
R
30%(789)
C
5%(127)
NL
3%(89)
Other
2%(58)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Norman Township, MI?
Norman 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
- –ADUs require a lot of at least 5,000 sq ft. Maximum area is the lesser of the primary dwelling’s ground-floor area and 600 sq ft, increasing to 800 sq ft on lots of at least 7,200 sq ft.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Lots must contain at least 5,000 square feet. Maximum cottage area is 600 square feet on lots below 7,200 square feet and 800 square feet on larger lots, including exactly 7,200 square feet. The cottage also cannot exceed the primary dwelling's ground-floor area.
Max Units
- –1 ADU per single-family parcel
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy either unit; temporary absences cannot exceed six months yearly.
Rental Restrictions
- –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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