ADU rules for Virginia
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Virginia, MN
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# of Properties
3,408
Owner-occupied
78%
Zoning districts
2
Avg Home Value
$125,984
Median Lot Size
0.14 acres
Avg Income
$59,621
Residential Types:
3,408 housing units
Single Family
89%
Apts (4+ units)
2%
Other
9%
Zoning Districts:
4 parcels · 2 districts
C
75%(3)
P
25%(1)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Virginia, MN?
Virginia, MN follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
- –Detached ADU: Not permitted
Parking
- –No ADU-specific parking standards; ADUs effectively prohibited (no conversions); general residential parking is 1.5 spaces per dwelling unit (not ADU-specific).
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU: rental prohibited; no independent dwelling. Internal/Attached ADU: no separate internal unit may be rented (basements/garages cannot be independent dwellings).
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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