Where can I put a garage or shed on a corner lot in Birmingham, MI?

On a corner lot in Birmingham, an accessory structure must stay at least 5 feet from the rear lot line, rather than the usual 3 feet (§ 4.03).

The other placement rules still apply:

• Rear open space only; no accessory structures in required front or side open space.
• At least 3 feet from other lot lines.
• At least 10 feet from the principal building, a spacing that includes pools.
• No closer to a neighbor's house than the sum of the minimum side setbacks.

Corner lots have two street frontages, so where the "front" and "rear" fall is not always obvious. The answer affects both placement and the fence rules that apply along each line. Before siting a garage or shed on a corner lot, confirm your lot's orientation with the Planning Division at 248-530-1850.