ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated ScottTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Scott, MN
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# of Properties
6,344
Owner-occupied
97%
Zoning districts
23
Avg Home Value
$597,615
Median Lot Size
3.71 acres
Avg Income
$142,974
Residential Types:
6,344 housing units
Single Family
92%
Other
8%
Zoning Districts:
9,724 parcels · 23 districts
RR-1
17%(1,687)
UER
15%(1,412)
RR-2
13%(1,244)
UER-C
11%(1,047)
Other
45%(4,334)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Scott, MN?
Unincorporated Scott, 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: Special Permit
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 1,000 sq ft for an attached/internal ADU
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 1,200 sq ft for a detached ADU; larger may be allowed with an Interim Use Permit for an existing structure.
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot total (single-family lots only).
- –ADUs may be attached or detached; JADUs not specified.
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy the principal dwelling on the lot.
Parking
- –2 off-street spaces per ADU; must share driveway/access with the principal dwelling; no waivers (e.g., near transit) stated.
Rental Restrictions
- –ADU occupancy limited to family members or a single caregiver; permits expire if not occupied by a qualifying person; kitchen/appliances must be removed when no longer occupied; effectively bans renting to non-family, non-caregiver tenants
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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