Kent County sets no lot-coverage limit. Maximum building or impervious coverage of a lot is regulated by each city, village, or zoned township under the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act. The percentage varies by district.
Kent County does not zone, so it imposes no lot-coverage cap. Under the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act (MCL 125.3201), municipalities regulate the "size" of buildings and the bulk of development, which they implement as maximum lot-coverage or floor-area ratios per zoning district. Single-family districts commonly limit building coverage to roughly 25–35 percent of the lot, while denser and commercial districts allow more. Some ordinances also cap total impervious surface for stormwater reasons. Because the figure depends on your parcel's zoning district and municipality, get the exact maximum coverage from your city or township zoning administrator before adding structures or paving.
Municipal zoning enforcement applies. Exceeding maximum coverage can result in permit denial, a stop-work order, a civil infraction, and an order to remove excess structures or paving. The county does not enforce coverage limits.
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Kent County, MI
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Kentwood, MI
Kentwood allows keeping of domestic animals, fowl or insects (including ducks, chickens, bees, goats and rabbits) only after Zoning Administrator review and ...
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