ADUs are allowed in MaplewoodTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Maplewood, MN
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# of Properties
12,674
Owner-occupied
85%
Zoning districts
26
Avg Home Value
$377,002
Median Lot Size
0.29 acres
Avg Income
$97,264
Residential Types:
12,674 housing units
Single Family
90%
2-3 Family
1%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Other
7%
Zoning Districts:
13,616 parcels · 26 districts
R1
61%(8,346)
PUD
15%(2,091)
R3
11%(1,461)
F
4%(597)
Other
8%(1,121)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Maplewood, MN?
Maplewood, 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
Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 900 sq ft
Max Units
- –Single-family: 1 ADU per lot; Multifamily (R-3A/B/C): 0 per lot.
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy either the principal dwelling or the ADU
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; plus 2 spaces for the principal dwelling (total 3 spaces/lot with an ADU); off-street only; spaces available to owner-occupant(s) and tenant(s); standard residential parking rules apply; no ADU-specific waivers.
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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