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Minimum lot sizes for each residential district in the Michigan City zoning code. LaPorte County.
2 residential districts recorded · 2 source documents. Largest, median, and smallest use the standard residential ladder only.
Every residential district in the code, largest minimum to smallest. Values assume municipal sewer unless a note says otherwise.
| District | Min lot (sq ft) | SFD by right | Basis | Source | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1A | 15,000 | Yes | stated | 2017 La Porte Joint Zoning Ordinance Table 04.03 (Michigan City is a party) | w/ sewer |
| R1D | 5,000 | Yes | stated | Joint Zoning Ordinance Table 04.03 | SMALLEST SF by right; R1E waterfront also 5,000 |
Off-street parking the code requires for a single-family home.
| Detail | 2/dwelling (own code mirrors joint table) |
|---|---|
| Source | Table 18.01(b) |
Whether an accessory dwelling unit (a second, smaller home on the same lot) is allowed.
| Maximum size | 800 sq ft |
|---|---|
| Owner must live on site | n/a |
| Extra parking required | Yes |
| Detail | Special use in low-density, permitted in higher-density districts; ≤33% of principal or 800 sf; +1 space; detached 50-ft front setback (not in R1E) |
| Source | §14.01(c) |