Agenda - Council Work Session - 12/14/2021

Home

• Additional parking not required if off-street parking regulations are met; • Counts towards accessory structure size and lot coverage requirements; • Must meet setbacks for dwellings in the applicable zoning district (MUSA or Rural Developing); • Rural Developing: • Front - • Side - 10 feet • Rear - 40 feet • Side Comer - 40 feet • MUSA (if property is 2.5+ acres): • Front - N/A, not allowed in front yard • Side - 6 feet • Rear - 30 feet • Side Corner - 30 feet • Minimum lot size requirement of 2.5 acres; • ADU must share utilities with the principal dwelling; • Cannot exceed 22 feet in height (detached only), or height of the principal structure, whichever is less; • Share address with the principal dwelling; • Conversion of a lawful, nonconforming garage requires a Conditional Use Permit; • Foundation and Certificate of Occupancy required; and • Conversion above a lawful garage or detached structure allowed. Researched cities include: • Andover - research attached to this case • Anoka - no ordinance • Blaine - no ordinance • Coon Rapids - no ordinance • Dayton - research attached to this case • Elk River - research attached to this case • Ham Lake - no ordinance • Maple Grove - no ordinance • Minneapolis - research attached to this case • Minnetrista - research attached to this case • Nowthen - no ordinance • Oak Grove - no ordinance • Otsego - no ordinance • Rogers - no ordinance • Roseville - research attached to this case • St. Paul - research attached to this case The attached case has the research of surrounding cities - including a website link for information on ADU's from the American Planning Association (APA) on the last page as well as other resources, and a copy of Dayton's ADU ordinance. Timeframe: 15 minutes Funding Source: Staff is handling this case as part of their regular duties. Responsible Party(ies): Brian McCann -Planning Technician Chloe McGuire Brigl -Senior Planner Outcome: