ADUs are allowed in Manchester TownshipTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Manchester Township, MI
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# of Properties
1,437
Owner-occupied
60%
Zoning districts
3
Avg Home Value
$140,214
Median Lot Size
4.01 acres
Avg Income
$89,288
Residential Types:
1,437 housing units
RESIDENTIAL
100%
Zoning Districts:
4 parcels · 3 districts
R-1A
50%(2)
I-2
25%(1)
R-1B
25%(1)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Manchester Township, MI?
Manchester Township, MI follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
- –Detached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size is 50% of the principal residence’s floor area, excluding the attached garage.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 50% of the floor area of the principal residence (attached garage area excluded).
Owner Occupancy
- –Owners must occupy the principal residence, on-site for ADUs.
Parking
- –1 additional off-street space per ADU (in addition to principal dwelling parking); no max; general off-street standards apply
Rental Restrictions
- –ADU limited to family occupancy; renting to unrelated tenants prohibited; short-term/transient stays 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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