3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Macomb County, Michigan.
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Macomb County does not zone private land, so it sets no countywide building setbacks. Front, side, and rear yard minimums are established by each township, city, or village zoning ordinance under Michigan's Zoning Enabling Act.
Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, Act 110 of 2006, MCL 125.3201(1)
A local unit of government may provide by zoning ordinance for the regulation of land development and the establishment of 1 or more districts within its zoning jurisdiction which regulate the use of land and structures... to limit the inappropriate overcrowding of land and congestion of population, transportation systems, and other public facilities.
Macomb County does not zone private land, so it sets no countywide building-height cap. Maximum building height and number of stories are established by each township, city, or village zoning ordinance.
Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, Act 110 of 2006, MCL 125.3201(1)
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.
Macomb County does not zone private land, so it sets no countywide lot-coverage limit. The maximum share of a lot that buildings may cover is established by each township, city, or village zoning ordinance.
1 cities in Macomb County have their own building setbacks & zoning rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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