ADUs are allowed in South Saint PaulTypes:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for South Saint Paul, MN
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# of Properties
7,081
Owner-occupied
88%
Zoning districts
19
Avg Home Value
$307,872
Median Lot Size
0.17 acres
Avg Income
$89,705
Residential Types:
7,081 housing units
Single Family
2%
Apts (4+ units)
2%
Other
96%
Zoning Districts:
8,224 parcels · 19 districts
R2
53%(4,377)
R1
25%(2,048)
R4
5%(430)
I
3%(220)
Other
14%(1,149)
ADU Rules
What can you build in South Saint Paul, MN?
South Saint Paul, 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
Max Units
- –0 ADU per lot (detached)
Parking
- –No explicit ADU parking minimum or maximum. The zoning administrator uses Sec. 118-354 as a guide; residential lots may surface no more than 25% for driveways or uncovered parking.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADUs prohibited; 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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