ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated AitkinTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Aitkin, MN
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# of Properties
20,732
Owner-occupied
53%
Zoning districts
22
Avg Home Value
$213,392
Median Lot Size
0.95 acres
Avg Income
$64,490
Residential Types:
20,732 housing units
Single Family
24%
Other
76%
Zoning Districts:
40,180 parcels · 22 districts
S
47%(18,885)
FR
21%(8,606)
O
20%(8,112)
P
10%(3,911)
Other
2%(666)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Aitkin, MN?
Unincorporated Aitkin, MN follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: By Right
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 1,000 sq ft for an internal or attached accessory dwelling unit.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 1,000 sq ft for a detached accessory dwelling unit
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner-occupancy not required.
Parking
- –1 space per ADU; max not specified; off-street parking required on every lot with new structures; if enlarged or use changes to require more parking, additional spaces must be provided; each space at least 180 sq ft, accessible to a public roadway, and maneuvering may not encroach into a public right-of-way.
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals (<30 days) require an Interim Use Permit and County lodging license; may not be rented to more than one separate party in a seven day period (unless licensed).
- –No more than two vacation/private home rentals per parcel; three or more triggers resort/PUD standards.
- –Long-term rentals (30+ days) have no restrictions stated.
What's allowed on your lot?
These are the municipality-wide rules. What's allowed on a specific property also depends on state laws, setbacks, floor area ratio, lot coverage, environmental constraints, topography, and other property-specific factors. Search your address on FutureLot to see what's allowed on your property.
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