Macomb County has no countywide STR occupancy cap. Limits are set by individual township zoning ordinances and the Michigan Building Code (which Macomb County enforces under PA 230 of 1972). Occupancy is governed by bedroom count, square footage, and septic capacity.
Michigan counties have limited zoning authority over townships, so Macomb County does not impose an STR-specific occupancy cap. Occupancy in unincorporated/township areas is governed by: (1) the Michigan Residential Code adopted under PA 230 of 1972 (Single State Construction Code Act), which uses International Property Maintenance Code occupancy formulas — typically a minimum 70 sq ft for the first occupant in a sleeping room, 50 sq ft for each additional occupant, and a 150 sq ft minimum first room; (2) township zoning, which often limits non-family residential occupancy through 'family' definitions and lodging-house rules; and (3) septic permit capacity for properties not on municipal sewer (Macomb County Health Department). Macomb Township's zoning ordinance treats structures with rental periods under one week as a specific regulated use.
Township zoning violations: civil infraction fines (typically $100–$500/day, varies by township); building/property maintenance code violations under PA 230 of 1972 may trigger stop-rental orders.
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