

ADUs are allowed in OakdaleTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Oakdale, MN
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# of Properties
10,782
Owner-occupied
86%
Zoning districts
18
Avg Home Value
$420,215
Median Lot Size
0.25 acres
Avg Income
$103,177
Residential Types:
10,782 housing units
Single Family
89%
2-3 Family
2%
Apts (4+ units)
2%
Other
6%
Zoning Districts:
10,994 parcels · 18 districts
R3
29%(3,155)
R2
27%(2,999)
PUD
27%(2,941)
R1
6%(676)
Other
11%(1,223)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Oakdale, MN?
Oakdale, MN follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
- –Detached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 1,500 sq ft for an internal or attached ADU
- –Maximum size of 50% of the principal dwelling’s finished gross floor area for an internal or attached ADU
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 1,500 sq ft
- –Maximum size of 50% of the finished gross floor area of the principal structure
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy one unit on the premises.
Parking
- –3 off-street spaces per property with ADU; ADU is a Special Use; spaces required for owner-occupant and tenant; no transit-based reductions or waivers
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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