ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated CookTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Cook, MN
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# of Parcels
11,637
Zoning districts
20
Avg Parcel Value
$525,970
Median Parcel Size
9.30 acres
Zoning Districts:
11,587 parcels · 20 districts
FAR-1
35%(4,045)
R-1
17%(1,982)
FAR-3
16%(1,852)
LSR
15%(1,692)
Other
17%(2,016)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Cook, MN?
Unincorporated Cook, 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: Conditional Use Permit
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; max not stated; off-street parking required for any new structure, with spaces ≥180 sq ft (9' x 20') and maneuvering space; not encroaching on public ROW.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU (Guest House): may not be rented; intended for non-rent paying guests and must be owned/maintained by the primary residents. Tiny home/park model or RV: not for use as a rental unit; RV cannot be used as a vacation rental.
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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