ADUs are allowed in Lawrence TownshipTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Lawrence Township, MI
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# of Properties
2,285
Owner-occupied
39%
Avg Home Value
$119,371
Median Lot Size
1.75 acres
Avg Income
$65,892
Residential Types:
2,285 housing units
Single Family
9%
2-3 Family
4%
Apts (4+ units)
67%
Other
20%
ADU Rules
What can you build in Lawrence Township, MI?
Lawrence 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
Owner Occupancy
- –Principal dwelling must be owner-occupied for ADUs.
Parking
- –No numeric ADU parking min/max; additional parking per zoning code applies; generally 2 spaces per unit for 1- and 2-family dwellings, but family accessory housing is not two-family; waivers/reductions possible; joint/shared parking may be approved.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU not to be leased or rented; short-term rentals (≤30 days) not permitted in R-1 to R-4
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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