3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Genesee County, Michigan.
Verified from official government sources
Genesee County sets no countywide building setbacks. Front, side, and rear yard minimums are defined by your city or township zoning ordinance and vary by zoning district.
MCL 125.3201(4)
A local unit of government may adopt land development regulations under the zoning ordinance designating or limiting the location, height, bulk, number of stories, uses, and size of dwellings, buildings, and structures that may be erected or altered, including tents and recreational vehicles.
Genesee County sets no countywide building-height cap. Maximum height and number of stories are defined by your city or township zoning ordinance and district.
MCL 125.3201(4)
A local unit of government may adopt land development regulations under the zoning ordinance designating or limiting the location, height, bulk, number of stories, uses, and size of dwellings, buildings, and structures that may be erected or altered, including tents and recreational vehicles.
Genesee County sets no countywide lot-coverage limit. The maximum share of a lot you can build on is set by your city or township zoning ordinance and district.
1 cities in Genesee County have their own building setbacks & zoning rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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