ADUs are allowed in Golden ValleyTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Golden Valley, MN
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# of Properties
8,183
Owner-occupied
82%
Zoning districts
15
Avg Home Value
$526,470
Median Lot Size
0.32 acres
Avg Income
$125,919
Residential Types:
8,183 housing units
Single Family
6%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Condos
11%
Other
83%
Zoning Districts:
8,710 parcels · 15 districts
R-1
76%(6,616)
R-3
8%(718)
R-4
5%(449)
R-2
4%(364)
Other
6%(563)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Golden Valley, MN?
Golden Valley, 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 area of 950 sq ft for an attached or internal accessory dwelling unit
- –Maximum area of 35% of the home’s gross living area
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU size is the lesser of 35% of the home’s gross living area or 950 sq ft
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot (R-1 and R-2 single-family)
- –0 ADU per lot (duplex/multifamily not allowed)
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must reside at the property in either dwelling
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; no max (maximums apply to non-residential districts only); ADUs allowed only on R-1/R-2 lots with a single-family home; garage-conversion must still meet the principal dwelling's parking; City Manager may modify minimums/maximums on request.
Rental Restrictions
- –ADU may be rented only after obtaining a City rental license
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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