ADU rules for Waterford Township
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Waterford Township, MI
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# of Properties
30,897
Owner-occupied
100%
Zoning districts
28
Avg Home Value
$124,144
Median Lot Size
0.27 acres
Avg Income
$84,806
Residential Types:
31,006 housing units
Single Family
5%
Apts (4+ units)
94%
Zoning Districts:
30,876 parcels · 28 districts
R-1A
39%(12,016)
R-1C
37%(11,504)
R-1B
8%(2,337)
R-M2
6%(1,818)
Other
10%(3,201)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Waterford Township, MI?
Waterford 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: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner-occupancy is not required.
Rental Restrictions
- –In-law suite ADU may only be occupied by in-laws on the same lot; occupancy by others at any time prohibited, effectively banning renting to non-in-laws (including 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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