3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Kent County, Michigan.
Verified from official government sources
Kent County establishes no setbacks. Front, side, and rear yard setbacks are set by each city, village, or zoned township under the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act. Requirements vary by municipality and 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.
Kent County sets no building-height limit. Maximum building and structure heights are set by each city, village, or zoned township under the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, which expressly authorizes locals to limit height. Limits vary by 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.
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.
2 cities in Kent County have their own building setbacks & zoning rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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