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Sterling Heights, Michigan

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5th Mar 2026
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Planning and Zoning for Sterling Heights, MI

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    What is the Land Use Allocation in Sterling Heights, Michigan?

    The following table illustrates how land is allocated for various uses within Sterling Heights, Michigan as defined by city ordinances.

    Permitted Use Type

    Permitted Use Sub Type

    Percentage

    Area(sq. m)

    Parking
    3.10%1346.25
    Parking garage or lot3.10%1346.25
    Industrial
    17.42%7553.79
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)7.70%3339.78
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities13.27%5754.75
    Storage and warehouses14.01%6076.43
    Manufacturing14.30%6203.77
    Hazardous materials handling or processing8.68%3764.99
    General industrial13.59%5896.71
    Residential
    76.53%33194.38
    Multi family dwelling mixed use0.74%321.68
    Two family dwelling0.03%11.31
    Mobile and floating homes1.05%453.92
    Multi family dwelling73.59%31917.70
    Dwellings (unspecified)72.06%31257.70
    Single family dwelling64.55%27999.95
    Communal housing73.78%32003.87
    Mechanical
    98.55%42744.81
    Utility structures98.55%42744.81
    Communication towers0.81%352.41
    Agriculture
    67.62%29332.00
    Agricultural and hunting67.62%29332.00
    Other
    99.99%43372.11
    Signage1.05%453.92
    Accessory96.22%41734.45
    Uncategorized65.26%28305.57
    Temporary uses4.93%2136.94
    Multiple28.51%12366.86
    Retail
    88.67%38460.52
    Professional services73.06%31688.64
    General retail22.66%9829.34
    Personal services12.54%5439.97
    Eating and drinking establishments9.27%4021.45
    Restricted retail6.56%2843.38
    Community
    99.96%43357.90
    Schools and universities87.93%38139.23
    Medical30.33%13157.07
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure3.07%1332.04
    Public, quasi-public, and government99.67%43230.57
    Lodging
    4.27%1851.67
    Bed & breakfast0.25%110.49
    Hotel/motel4.27%1851.67
    Commercial
    96.19%41720.24
    Professional office10.36%4495.01
    Entertainment95.89%41592.91
    Non-retail sales17.78%7711.97
    Automobile related uses75.28%32653.01
    General commercial21.03%9123.44
    Research and laboratory facilities14.22%6167.24

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