

ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated Le SueurTypes:Detached
Types:Detached
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Le Sueur, MN
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# of Parcels
10,832
Zoning districts
18
Zoning Districts:
10,831 parcels · 18 districts
A
54%(5,817)
RR
22%(2,401)
SP
10%(1,133)
R1
7%(736)
Other
7%(744)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Le Sueur, MN?
Unincorporated Le Sueur, MN follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
- –Detached ADU: Special Permit
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum 700 sq ft for a detached guest cottage (footprint limit); conditional use permit required.
- –Maximum 800 sq ft for a detached temporary elder/dependent care dwelling unit; interim use permit required.
Max Units
- –Guest cottage: 1 per lot; Elder/dependent care unit: 1 per parcel
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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