ADUs are allowed in Canton TownshipTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Canton Township, MI
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# of Properties
31,696
Owner-occupied
58%
Zoning districts
26
Avg Home Value
$464,588
Median Lot Size
0.19 acres
Avg Income
$134,620
Residential Types:
31,839 housing units
2-3 Family
3%
Apts (4+ units)
97%
Zoning Districts:
65,716 parcels · 26 districts
R-5
33%(21,383)
R-2
13%(8,651)
R-3
11%(7,222)
R-6
11%(7,202)
Other
32%(21,258)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Canton Township, MI?
Canton Township, MI follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Special Permit
- –Detached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
Max Units
- –Detached ADU: 0 per lot (prohibited).
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU prohibited as a dwelling; cannot be rented.
- –Internal (attached) ADU may be occupied only by relatives, domestic servants, or gratuitous guests; rental to unrelated tenants and short-term/vacation rentals 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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