ADUs are allowed in BurnsvilleTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Burnsville, MN
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# of Properties
18,975
Owner-occupied
86%
Zoning districts
26
Avg Home Value
$419,054
Median Lot Size
0.31 acres
Avg Income
$97,498
Residential Types:
18,975 housing units
Single Family
23%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Other
76%
Zoning Districts:
20,287 parcels · 26 districts
R1
56%(11,278)
R3B
14%(2,907)
R3A
14%(2,900)
R3D
4%(766)
Other
12%(2,436)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Burnsville, MN?
Burnsville, 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 ADU size of 50% of the primary dwelling’s total floor area
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 50% of the primary dwelling’s total floor area
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot (single-family, R-1/R-1A); 0 ADUs for duplex and multifamily
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must reside in either the primary residence or ADU per year
Parking
- –1 off-street space per ADU (driveway or enclosed); no transit-based waivers; applies to ADUs accessory to single-family homes in R-1/R-1A.
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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