ADUs are allowed in Almena TownshipTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Almena Township, MI
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# of Properties
2,681
Owner-occupied
63%
Zoning districts
10
Avg Home Value
$150,406
Median Lot Size
2.01 acres
Avg Income
$101,862
Residential Types:
2,681 housing units
Single Family
3%
2-3 Family
2%
Apts (4+ units)
80%
Other
15%
Zoning Districts:
2,735 parcels · 10 districts
AGMD
40%(1,106)
AG
29%(799)
AGLD
22%(609)
WR
3%(86)
Other
5%(135)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Almena Township, MI?
Almena 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 size of 800 sq ft for an internal accessory dwelling unit
- –Maximum size of 50% of the principal dwelling’s floor area for an internal accessory dwelling unit
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 50% of the principal dwelling’s square footage for a detached ADU.
- –Maximum of 800 sq ft for a detached ADU; if located over a garage, the garage level does not count toward this limit.
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement for ADUs
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; on the same lot unless shared parking is approved; minimums may be reduced or deferred by the Township/Planning Commission for lower demand/site conditions
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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