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How big does a single family lot need to be in Southfield?

The single family schedule lists these minimum lot areas: R-A 7,500 square feet, R-1 through R-4 9,000 square feet, and R-E 20,000 square feet. The minimum lot widths are 65 feet in R-A, 70 feet in R-1 through R-4, and 90 feet in R-E. Existing lots, corner lots, and special approvals can require closer review.

Sources

Full text: Southfield ordinance on city-hosted PDF. Applies to districts: R-A, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-E.

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