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ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated Wexford
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Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Wexford, MI

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ADU Rules

What can you build in Unincorporated Wexford, MI?

Unincorporated Wexford, MI follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.

Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits

  • –Maximum internal accessory dwelling unit size of 750 sq ft.
  • –Internal ADU is allowed only if the existing dwelling has at least 2,000 sq ft of living area; otherwise no ADU area is permitted.

Max Units

  • –1 ADU per single-family dwelling (internal only)
  • –1 small ancillary dwelling unit in the rear yard (TND)

Owner Occupancy

  • –There is no owner-occupancy requirement.

Parking

  • –Min 2 spaces per dwelling; ADU requires driveway adequate for off-road parking; max 4 total (up to 3 on impervious; any excess on pervious); off-street parking in side or rear yards; no front or waterfront yards; access via a public road or alley.

Rental Restrictions

  • –Attached ADU: transient/short-term rentals prohibited; must be rented by the month so occupants are permanent residents.
  • –Detached ADU: short-term rentals allowed only as Cottage Industry with on-site operator residing on property and principal residence exemption; Special Use approval required in residential districts.

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