ADUs are allowed in IndependenceTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Independence, MN
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# of Parcels
1,935
Zoning districts
8
Avg Parcel Value
$687,365
Zoning Districts:
1,914 parcels · 8 districts
RR
45%(870)
AG
43%(829)
AP
6%(123)
CLI
3%(51)
Other
2%(41)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Independence, MN?
Independence, MN follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
- –Detached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 1,200 sq ft
- –Maximum size of 33% of the principal dwelling’s above-ground living area
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size is the lesser of 33% of the principal dwelling’s above‑ground living area or 1,200 sq ft
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy either the principal or ADU
Rental Restrictions
- –Occupancy limited to relatives; renting to unrelated tenants prohibited
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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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