HOA ByLaws & Township Ordinance Information

We hope that each Homeowner and Resident takes pride in caring for their home and the property associated with it.  If you have a neighbor that you feel is not maintaining their home or property, first read the ByLaws (below) and Clinton Township Ordinances to inform yourself of the rules and requirements.

If you feel a resident is violating a ByLaw or Ordinance you can (but don't have to) reach out to them personally in a calm and respectful manner to bring it to their attention. You can also fill out a ByLaw Violation Form which will be emailed to the President / Vice President so they can contact the homeowner.  Do NOT fill out the form for Township Ordinance violations, contact the Township yourself!

A copy of the Township Ordinance Enforcement Brochure is viewable below. You can also submit a complaint via the Township Ordinances site:  

• Link for Grass/Lawn complaints: 

• Link for any other Ordinance complaints:

It is NOT the responsibility of the HOA Board Officers NOR the Block Captains to enforce Township Ordinances.

The HOA Board CAN and WILL enforce subdivision ByLaws.

Clinton Township Building Code Information

Main webpage for Building Department can be found HERE.

Information related to Sheds (as detached garages are prohibited in subdivision as per HOA Bylaws) from the Accessory Building Guide

Detached garages (not applicable to BW 3&4 due to Bylaw forbidding them) & sheds, up to 600 sq. ft., may be erected on a minimum 4” x 24” rat wall, any larger detached garage requires a 12” x 42” foundation. Attached garages must comply Michigan Building Code requirements and be frost protected with a minimum 12”x42” foundation

Property Setbacks

• Detached garages and sheds, if less than 3 feet from the main dwelling, shall be rated for fire.

• Detached structures over 200 sq ft must be 5’ from a side property line or have a 1 hour fire ratingin accordance with MRC.

  •  6’ minimum from a rear property line.

  •  3’ from a side property line

• May not be located in an easement(but may build up to it)

Note: Rat walls are required for shed foundations with the following specifications: minimum 4” x 24” rat wall.  Q&A Guide about Rats

Other Guides:

• Deck Construction Guide

• Inground Pool Plan Submittal

• Residential Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs

The Subdivision and HOA ByLaws can be referenced below:

Clinton Township Ordinance Enforcement Brochure: