Hartland trustees adopt zoning change to allow accessory dwelling units in single‑family zones

Hartland Township trustees adopted a zoning amendment to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in single‑family residential districts. Planner Troy Langer told trustees the amendment would permit ADUs attached to a principal dwelling, in basements or attics, garage conversions, or detached units in the CA district (two‑acre minimum). "This is a an amendment to permit accessory dwelling units in our existing single family residential zoning districts," Troy said.

Key provisions explained by staff include a minimum ADU size of 190 square feet (aligned with building-code minima), a cap so an ADU would not equal or exceed the principal structure (detached ADUs capped at 1,200 square feet or 50% of the principal dwelling), and an owner‑occupancy requirement — "we do require that the property owner live on the property." Utilities may be shared if permitted by health or utility authorities; additional parking is not mandated but any new parking must comply with lot‑coverage requirements. The planning commission and Livingston County Planning Commission reviewed the amendment and recommended approval.

Trustee Claude Schofu moved to approve the zoning text amendment, supported by Trustee Petrucci. The board took a roll‑call vote; each trustee present recorded a "yes" and the motion passed. The ordinance change becomes part of township zoning regulations as adopted by resolution.