ADU rules for Unincorporated Douglas
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Douglas, MN
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# of Properties
13
Zoning districts
18
Zoning Districts:
21,017 parcels · 18 districts
GDS
26%(5,487)
NES
18%(3,855)
A
16%(3,362)
RDS
14%(2,976)
Other
25%(5,337)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Douglas, MN?
Unincorporated Douglas, 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
Max Units
- –0 per lot (detached ADUs in Residential and Residential Shoreland districts ≤5 acres)
- –1 per lot/parcel (temporary second dwelling)
Parking
- –1 space per ADU; max not specified; no ADU-specific exemptions; follow general on-site parking standards (spaces 8.5 ft x 20 ft; 300 sq ft including access).
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU cannot be used as a residence (no detached ADU rental). Temporary family-care dwelling cannot be rented to the public and must be removed when care ends. Short-term/vacation rentals (<30 days) require annual license; only one unit per parcel; occupancy limits.
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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