ADUs are allowed in ChanhassenTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Chanhassen, MN
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# of Properties
10,004
Owner-occupied
85%
Zoning districts
29
Avg Home Value
$646,179
Median Lot Size
0.33 acres
Avg Income
$153,857
Residential Types:
10,004 housing units
Single Family
96%
Other
3%
Zoning Districts:
11,084 parcels · 29 districts
PUDR
50%(5,505)
RSF
34%(3,818)
A2
3%(311)
RR
3%(291)
Other
10%(1,159)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Chanhassen, MN?
Chanhassen, 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: Conditional Use Permit
Size Limits
- –Maximum size less than 960 sq ft
Max Units
- –1 ADU per property (across attached, internal, and detached); 1 ADU per single-family detached lot
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy at least one dwelling unit on the lot.
Parking
- –0 spaces minimum for attached/internal ADUs; no maximum stated. Detached ADUs: no minimum, but no new driveway access to a road.
Rental Restrictions
- –ADUs may not be used as rental properties, including short-term rentals; applies to both detached and internal/attached ADUs.
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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