ADUs are allowed in MinnetonkaTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Minnetonka, MN
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# of Properties
19,984
Owner-occupied
80%
Zoning districts
18
Avg Home Value
$589,197
Median Lot Size
0.52 acres
Avg Income
$141,040
Residential Types:
19,984 housing units
Single Family
10%
Condos
14%
Other
75%
Zoning Districts:
21,105 parcels · 18 districts
R-1
65%(13,656)
PUD
11%(2,371)
R-4
5%(1,074)
PID
4%(859)
Other
15%(3,145)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Minnetonka, MN?
Minnetonka, 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
Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 1,000 sq ft
- –Maximum size of 35% of the principal dwelling’s floor area
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot (R-1, R-1A, R-2). R-2 ADU must be attached; R-1/R-1A ADU may be attached or detached.
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must reside in either the principal dwelling or ADU.
Parking
- –No numeric minimum stated; max 4 vehicles outdoors (occasional guest vehicles excluded). Parking must be in a garage, carport, or paved area (not in a required driveway turnaround); conversions (garage or detached) require a 24'×24' garage (no variance) and an on-site parking plan showing adequate parking.
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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