ADUs are allowed in Elk RiverTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Elk River, MN
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# of Properties
9,085
Owner-occupied
88%
Zoning districts
24
Avg Home Value
$395,132
Median Lot Size
0.34 acres
Avg Income
$120,306
Residential Types:
9,085 housing units
Single Family
93%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Other
6%
Zoning Districts:
10,949 parcels · 24 districts
PUD
32%(3,465)
R1C
26%(2,814)
R1A
21%(2,354)
R1B
7%(753)
Other
14%(1,563)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Elk River, MN?
Elk River, 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
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached ADU size equals the R-1 district cap on total area of all accessory buildings and attached garages, scaled by lot size; in R-1a at 40+ acres it is 2% of lot area, and in R-1b/c/d at 40+ acres it is unlimited.
Parking
- –Unlisted ADU: treat as single-family (1 enclosed + 2 off-street); Downtown: 1.25 stalls per unit; garage conversion requires on-site parking
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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