ADU rules for West Saint Paul
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for West Saint Paul, MN
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# of Properties
6,230
Owner-occupied
86%
Zoning districts
16
Avg Home Value
$402,220
Median Lot Size
0.21 acres
Avg Income
$87,129
Residential Types:
6,230 housing units
Single Family
7%
Apts (4+ units)
2%
Other
91%
Zoning Districts:
6,744 parcels · 16 districts
R-1
72%(4,853)
R-4
14%(933)
R-3
3%(176)
B-3
2%(165)
Other
9%(617)
ADU Rules
What can you build in West Saint Paul, MN?
West 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: Not addressed in the local bylaw
- –Detached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Rental Restrictions
- –Rental-license density cap: max 10% of single-family lots per block may obtain a rental license; temporary licenses may be requested.
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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