ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated RiceTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Rice, MN
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# of Properties
6,337
Owner-occupied
83%
Zoning districts
17
Avg Home Value
$360,967
Median Lot Size
1.82 acres
Avg Income
$107,255
Residential Types:
6,337 housing units
Other
100%
Zoning Districts:
11,664 parcels · 17 districts
A
60%(7,036)
GDS
13%(1,524)
RDS
8%(882)
RR
6%(674)
Other
13%(1,548)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Rice, MN?
Unincorporated Rice, 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
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must maintain primary residence in either the principal dwelling or ADU
Parking
- –2 spaces/ADU; no max; required on-site parking on the same lot as the principal building; shared parking allowed only in VMU, HC, LI, URI districts.
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals: max 1 per parcel; stays under 30 days; interim use permit required if the STR has 5+ bedrooms or is occupied by guests for 30+ days/year.
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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