Oceana County, Michigan
Shelby Township is a township in Oceana County, Michigan. Shelby Township adopts its own zoning, so inside its limits Shelby Township’s rules apply, not the county’s. 14 rules below are quoted from official sources and independently re-checked, most recently on November 11, 2026. Rules for unincorporated land are on the Oceana County page.
Land inside Shelby Township, Oceana County, Michigan
“zoning ordinance adopted · december 2025”
Zoning districts inside Shelby Township
“nonresidential district shall refer to the c-2, c-3 and ind zoning districts, as described in this ordinance.”
AG Agricultural District, Shelby Township
minimum dwelling unit floor area: >= 750 sq ft
“maximum height 2.5 stories or 35 ft, whichever is higher minimum dwelling unit floor area 750 sq. ft.”
“maximum height 2.5 stories or 35 ft, whichever is higher minimum dwelling unit floor area 750 sq. ft.”
AG Agricultural District, Shelby Township
minimum lot area: >= 87120 sq ft (2 acres)
“minimum area 87,120 sq. ft. (2 acres) minimum width 200 ft. minimum depth - maximum lot coverage 15% width to depth ratio 1:4”
“minimum area 21,780 sq. ft. (.5 acres) minimum width 100 ft. minimum depth - maximum lot coverage 35% width to depth ratio 1:4”
AG Agricultural District, Shelby Township
front: >= 100 ft · side: >= 50 ft · rear: >= 50 ft
“minimum front 100 ft. from road row minimum sides residential uses 50 ft non-residential uses 50 ft minimum rear 50 ft.”
“an infill main structure on a single lot on a minor street may align with adjacent main structures provided the minimum setback is at least five (5) feet from the road right-of-way.”
AG Agricultural District, Shelby Township
maximum lot coverage: <= 15 percent
“minimum area 87,120 sq. ft. (2 acres) minimum width 200 ft. minimum depth - maximum lot coverage 15% width to depth ratio 1:4”
“minimum area 21,780 sq. ft. (.5 acres) minimum width 100 ft. minimum depth - maximum lot coverage 35% width to depth ratio 1:4”
AG Agricultural District, Shelby Township
maximum height: <= 35 ft (or 2.5 stories, whichever is higher)
“maximum height 2.5 stories or 35 ft, whichever is higher minimum dwelling unit floor area 750 sq. ft.”
“maximum height 2.5 stories or 35 ft, whichever is higher minimum dwelling unit floor area 750 sq. ft.”
Tent or recreational vehicle use in Shelby Township
“the use of a tent or recreational vehicle may be permitted as an accessory use to a main building but in no case shall a tent or recreational vehicle be used for migrant labor housing.”
Lot splits and new lots in AG district, Shelby Township
“lot splits shall not exceed the maximum number of divisions allowed under the land division act.”
We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Shelby Township or Oceana County directly.
Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.
Unanswered questions are usually a sign that Shelby Township publishes no rule on the point, not that none exists. Oceana County’s page lists the county offices to call.
Off-grid gear
Going off-grid in Shelby Township means bringing your own water and power. The kit we’d start with:
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