ADUs are allowed in GreenfieldTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Greenfield, MN
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# of Properties
1,242
Owner-occupied
81%
Zoning districts
10
Avg Home Value
$547,026
Median Lot Size
3.34 acres
Avg Income
$139,598
Residential Types:
1,242 housing units
Single Family
8%
Other
92%
Zoning Districts:
1,482 parcels · 10 districts
R-R
76%(1,121)
R3
11%(164)
R1
6%(82)
PKS
3%(48)
Other
5%(67)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Greenfield, MN?
Greenfield, 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: By Right
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size: 1,000 sq ft if the principal dwelling’s total gross living area is 2,000 sq ft or less; otherwise the lesser of 50% of that living area or 2,000 sq ft.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU size based on the principal dwelling’s gross living area: 1,000 sq ft if 2,000 sq ft or less; otherwise the lesser of 50% of living area or 2,000 sq ft.
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner or authorized representative must reside on the property with the ADU.
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; stall may be existing or added; may be in a garage or on weed-free/improved surface; no transit-based reductions or conversion waivers.
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals allowed only if compliant with the city’s Short-Term Rental regulations and permitting.
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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