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Accessory Structures in Clinton Township, MI (2026)

1 verified accessory structures rules for Clinton Township, Michigan, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Shed & Carport Rules

Any detached garage, shed or similar structure over 32 square feet in Clinton Township needs a Building Department permit before construction starts. Section 1496.05(d) sets that threshold, and the same section requires a concrete rat wall and slab foundation plus compliance with zoning setbacks.

Clinton Township Shed and Garage Permit Rule

Some Restrictions

Clinton Township Code of Ordinances § 1496.05(b), (d)

Detached garages, sheds and similar structures shall be erected and attached in a reasonable manner as determined by the Building Department on a minimum four-inch wide by 24-inch deep concrete rat wall with a four-inch concrete slab or as otherwise approved by the Building Official in writing. All applicable requirements of the State Building Code, as amended, shall be enforced. ... Any detach...

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Accessory Structures in Macomb County