ADUs are allowed in Apple ValleyTypes:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Apple Valley, MN
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# of Properties
18,868
Owner-occupied
86%
Zoning districts
147
Avg Home Value
$417,437
Median Lot Size
0.29 acres
Avg Income
$112,287
Residential Types:
18,868 housing units
Single Family
30%
Other
69%
Zoning Districts:
19,396 parcels · 147 districts
R-3
39%(7,580)
M-7C
4%(741)
M-3C
3%(535)
M-4C
2%(450)
Other
52%(10,090)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Apple Valley, MN?
Apple Valley, 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
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Zone 1: Maximum size of an attached ADU is 900 sq ft.
- –R-1: Maximum ADU size is 40% of the principal dwelling’s footprint (internal/attached only; Conditional Use Permit required).
Max Units
- –1 per lot (single-family detached in R-1)
- –0 per lot for detached ADU
- –0 per lot for duplex/two-family and multifamily principal structures
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must reside in the primary residence or AUD as permanent residence
Parking
- –2 spaces/ADU (in addition to the 2 required for the primary dwelling); total outside the primary residence capped at 4; garage conversions allowed only if a two-car garage remains on the lot without a variance; no permit to park additional vehicles outside for an ADU (per §155.373(B)(1)(c)).
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals (<30 days) prohibited
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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