Accessory Structures in Southfield, MI (2026)
1 verified accessory structures rules for Southfield, Michigan, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Shed & Carport Rules
In the City of Southfield, Sec. 5.69 permits sheds and detached garages in single-family districts subject to real limits: a 15-foot height cap, a floor area capped at the smaller of 10 percent of the lot or the house's ground floor, a 3-foot minimum setback from side and rear lines, and separate rules for antennas and satellite dishes.
Southfield Accessory Building and Shed Rules
Some RestrictionsSouthfield City Code § 5.69
One (1) or more accessory buildings, including one (1) detached garage, shall be permitted in all single-family residence districts provided that:(1)Such buildings shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet in height.(2)The total sum of the gross floor area of all accessory buildings on any assessment tax parcel shall not exceed the smaller of either ten (10) percent of the land area of the assessment ...
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