ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated CarltonTypes:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Carlton, MN
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# of Properties
9,886
Owner-occupied
74%
Zoning districts
29
Avg Home Value
$242,539
Median Lot Size
5.00 acres
Avg Income
$92,488
Residential Types:
9,886 housing units
Single Family
71%
Other
28%
Zoning Districts:
23,389 parcels · 29 districts
A-2
36%(8,527)
A-1
35%(8,202)
R-1
13%(2,930)
LA3
9%(1,999)
Other
7%(1,731)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Carlton, MN?
Unincorporated Carlton, MN follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
- –Detached ADU: Not permitted
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement for ADUs.
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals (<30 days) prohibited without a County Vacation Rental Permit; permits only in R-1, A-1, A-2, and C-1 and must be renewed every 3 years (expires on sale/transfer). Five or more vacation rentals on one ownership must be processed as a resort (CUP/IUP).
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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