

ADUs are allowed in RosemountTypes:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Rosemount, MN
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# of Properties
11,428
Owner-occupied
84%
Zoning districts
20
Avg Home Value
$430,071
Median Lot Size
0.26 acres
Avg Income
$151,277
Residential Types:
11,428 housing units
Single Family
27%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Other
72%
Zoning Districts:
12,106 parcels · 20 districts
R-1
64%(7,714)
R-2
14%(1,743)
R-3
10%(1,259)
RR
4%(455)
Other
8%(935)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Rosemount, MN?
Rosemount, 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: Not permitted
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 800 sq ft for an internal or attached in-home apartment
- –Maximum size of 75% of the principal dwelling's living area for an internal or attached in-home apartment
Max Units
- –Courtyard cottage dwellings: 0 per dwelling/lot
- –A-1, R-3, R-4: 0 per lot
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement.
Parking
- –1 space per ADU; on the same lot and in the same district as the ADU; MX-1 exemption from general minimums does not waive the ADU requirement; no ADU-specific reductions (e.g., near transit) are stated.
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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