Accessory Structures in Detroit, MI (2026)
1 verified accessory structures rules for Detroit, Michigan, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Shed & Carport Rules
Detroit caps detached sheds and other accessory buildings at 50 percent of the required rear setback area in R1 and R2 districts and requires a 10-foot gap from the house.
Detroit Shed and Accessory Building Rules
Some RestrictionsDetroit City Code § 50-13-208
Unless otherwise specified, accessory buildings or structures shall be subject to the following requirements: (1) No detached accessory building or structure in an R1 or R2 District shall occupy more than 50 percent of the area of the required rear setback area; (2) No detached accessory building or structure in an R1 or R2 District shall be located closer than ten feet to any principal buildin...
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