ADUs are allowed in HopkinsTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Hopkins, MN
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# of Parcels
5,379
Zoning districts
25
Avg Parcel Value
$592,490
Zoning Districts:
5,321 parcels · 25 districts
NX2
30%(1,592)
N3-B
25%(1,313)
N2-A
9%(464)
N3-A
7%(349)
Other
30%(1,603)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Hopkins, MN?
Hopkins, 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 of 800 sq ft for an internal or attached accessory dwelling unit
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 800 sq ft for a detached backyard cottage
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy at least one unit as permanent residence.
Parking
- –0 spaces/ADU (Backyard Cottages); max none; exceptions: no additional parking for Backyard Cottages; principal dwelling off-street parking required; no off-site parking; 50% parking reduction for units at or below 80% AMI.
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals prohibited; minimum rental term is 31 consecutive days; no short-term rentals on lots occupied by ADUs
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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