ADUs are allowed in New BrightonTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for New Brighton, MN
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# of Properties
6,851
Owner-occupied
81%
Zoning districts
17
Avg Home Value
$427,251
Median Lot Size
0.25 acres
Avg Income
$100,380
Residential Types:
6,851 housing units
Single Family
90%
2-3 Family
2%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Other
7%
Zoning Districts:
7,344 parcels · 17 districts
RS-1
67%(4,911)
RM-1
8%(616)
MHC
5%(367)
DT
3%(213)
Other
17%(1,237)
ADU Rules
What can you build in New Brighton, MN?
New Brighton, 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 ADU size equal to the principal building’s gross floor area
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached ADU floor area is the lesser of 1,064 sq ft or the principal structure’s gross floor area.
- –With a conditional use permit, a detached ADU may exceed 1,064 sq ft but cannot exceed the principal structure’s gross floor area.
Max Units
- –1 ADU per single-family lot
- –0 ADUs on duplex or multifamily lots
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy either the principal or ADU
Parking
- –1 off-street parking stall per ADU; must be on an improved surface on the same lot as the principal dwelling; off-site or on-street parking not allowed. Fewer than the minimum requires a parking study and City Council approval; general reduction tools are limited and require approval.
Rental Restrictions
- –ADUs shall not be utilized for short-term rentals.
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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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