ADUs are allowed in FarmingtonTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Farmington, MN
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# of Properties
8,776
Owner-occupied
87%
Zoning districts
16
Avg Home Value
$368,149
Median Lot Size
0.24 acres
Avg Income
$122,120
Residential Types:
8,776 housing units
Single Family
20%
Other
79%
Zoning Districts:
9,500 parcels · 16 districts
R-1
40%(3,829)
R-2
27%(2,590)
R-3
22%(2,055)
R-D
5%(433)
Other
6%(593)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Farmington, MN?
Farmington, 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
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached accessory apartment size of 1,800 sq ft in R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-D districts.
Max Units
- –R-2–R-D: 1 accessory apartment per lot; apartment max 1,800 sq ft; maximum number: 1 of each type of structure.
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; no max; off-street parking citywide except in the B-2 Downtown Business District; on the same lot as the principal building unless approved; joint and land-banked parking allowed.
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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