What is the minimum lot size for each residential district in Rochester Hills?
Minimum lot size depends on the district (§ 138-5.100, Table 6):
- RE: 43,560 square feet, 120 feet wide
- R-1: 20,000 square feet, 100 feet wide
- R-2: 15,000 square feet, 100 feet wide
- R-3: 12,000 square feet, 90 feet wide
- R-4: 9,600 square feet, 80 feet wide
In R-5, single-family lots need 6,000 square feet of lot area and 50 feet of width per unit (§ 138-6.700). In RM-1, a duplex needs 6,000 square feet of lot area per unit, and structures with three or more units need at least half an acre and 150 feet of width (§ 138-6.100, § 138-6.101).
To confirm which district applies to your parcel, use the city's interactive zoning map or contact Planning and Economic Development at 248-656-4660.
Sources
Full text: Rochester Hills ordinance on Municode. Applies to districts: RE, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, RM-1.
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