ADUs are allowed in LakevilleTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Lakeville, MN
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# of Properties
27,209
Owner-occupied
85%
Zoning districts
32
Avg Home Value
$471,107
Median Lot Size
0.28 acres
Avg Income
$145,129
Residential Types:
27,209 housing units
Single Family
21%
Other
78%
Zoning Districts:
29,019 parcels · 32 districts
RS-3
38%(11,008)
PUD
14%(4,043)
RS-2
9%(2,583)
RST-2
7%(2,117)
Other
32%(9,268)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Lakeville, MN?
Lakeville, 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
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 30% of the gross floor area of the principal building
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Detached ADUs are not permitted; maximum allowed building area is 0 sq ft
Max Units
- –Detached ADUs: 0 per lot.
- –Attached/internal ADUs within a single-family dwelling: max 30% of gross floor area; max 2 bedrooms.
Parking
- –Minimum 3 garage stalls per ADU (RS-3/RS-4); no max stated; 125% cap without CUP
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU cannot be rented.
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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