

ADUs are allowed in AberdeenTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Aberdeen, SD
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# of Parcels
10,547
Zoning districts
25
Zoning Districts:
10,547 parcels · 25 districts
R-3
36%(3,748)
R-2
27%(2,847)
R-2/5S
14%(1,497)
C-2
5%(499)
Other
19%(1,956)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Aberdeen, SD?
Aberdeen, SD 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
Parking
- –1.5 spaces per dwelling unit (not ADU-specific); off-street parking required in all districts except C-3; if on-site parking can't be provided on the same lot, spaces may be on a lot within 300 feet.
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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