What are the rules for a garage on a corner lot in Rochester Hills?

Corner lots carry extra setbacks. A detached garage or shed on a corner lot needs a side-street setback of at least 10 feet, and the same section applies a front setback match rule along the street side (§ 138-10.103).

The usual accessory rules still apply:

• Side or rear yard only, never the front yard (§ 138-10.102.A).
• At least 5 feet from interior lot lines on lots under 2 acres, 20 feet on larger lots (§ 138-10.102.B).
• One story, 14 or 16 feet depending on roof pitch (§ 138-10.102.C).

Near the intersection itself, the corner clearance rule keeps a 25 foot sight triangle clear of anything over 30 inches tall (§ 138-5.204). For exact placement on your lot, the Planning and Economic Development Department can confirm at 248-656-4660.