ADUs are allowed in Lyon TownshipTypes:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Lyon Township, MI
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# of Parcels
9,057
Zoning districts
19
Avg Parcel Value
$237,678
Median Parcel Size
0.41 acres
Zoning Districts:
9,038 parcels · 19 districts
PD
51%(4,596)
R-1.0
17%(1,555)
R-0.3
12%(1,042)
R-0.5
9%(789)
Other
12%(1,056)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Lyon Township, MI?
Lyon 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: Not permitted
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 600 sq ft for an internal/attached accessory apartment.
Max Units
- –1 per parcel for accessory apartment (owner-occupied); 0 per lot for detached ADU.
Owner Occupancy
- –Accessory apartments must be in owner-occupied homes.
Parking
- –1 space per ADU; in addition to the principal residence's required parking
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU not permitted to be rented; Accessory apartment must be occupied by related persons or domestic servants, prohibiting renting to unrelated tenants and short-term/vacation rentals.
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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