ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated LakeTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Lake, MN
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# of Properties
7,508
Owner-occupied
49%
Zoning districts
27
Avg Home Value
$325,868
Median Lot Size
2.97 acres
Avg Income
$85,257
Residential Types:
7,508 housing units
Single Family
29%
Other
71%
Zoning Districts:
42,760 parcels · 27 districts
FR
51%(21,603)
PC
24%(10,335)
R-R
8%(3,505)
R-1
7%(2,910)
Other
10%(4,407)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Lake, MN?
Unincorporated Lake, 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 700 sq ft of inside living space for an internal/attached ADU (guest quarters).
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum 700 sq ft of inside living space for a detached ADU (guest quarters). Special zoning permit required.
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement.
Parking
- –1.5 off-street spaces per dwelling/unit (including ADUs); required for all new structures; if enlarged or use changes to require more, additional spaces required; shoreland areas: driveways/parking must follow structure setbacks and avoid bluff/shore impact zones
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached or attached ADUs cannot be rented; guest quarters cannot be rented or used as Vacation Rental Homes; no more than one dwelling per parcel may be rented
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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