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Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance (21-18) Research <br />Research for Introductions of ADU's in the City of Ramsey <br />By: Brian McCann <br />The purpose of this research is analysis of peer community codes regarding standards for <br />accessory dwelling units (commonly known as ADU's). Researched cities that do not have ADU <br />ordinances include Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids, Ham Lake, Maple Grove, Nowthen, Oak <br />Grove, Otsego, and Rogers. Additional links for information on ADU's can be found at the end <br />of the document. Nearby metropolitan communities that regulated ADU's had the following <br />ordinances: <br />Andover (pg. 65 — 12-8-5: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)) <br />- Conditional Use Permit required <br />- Single-family lots in the R-1 District only <br />- One (1) ADU per single-family lot <br />- ADU or principal structure must be owner -occupied, and ADU must be on the same <br />parcel as the principal structure. The parcel cannot be split to separate the ADU. <br />- 400 — 900 sf allowed for total size of ADU <br />- 20 foot separation from the principal structure <br />- Must meet the setback requirements for an accessory structure <br />- Must meet architectural requirements of a single-family residence <br />- Two (2) off-street parking spaces required in addition to the home's parking spaces <br />- ADU must have a permanent foundation <br />- Must adhere to all state laws, state building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and fire <br />code regulations, property maintenance regulations, and City Code requirements. <br />- Rental license required for rental <br />- Unlawful to construct or allow occupancy of an ADU that does not meet the above -listed <br />requirements <br />Dayton (Section 1001.36. Accessory Dwelling Units): <br />- Attached or internal are permitted <br />o One (1) ADU permitted per residential lot <br />o Principal structure must be owner -occupied <br />o Cannot be utilized as a home occupation or rental (short or long-term) <br />o 2 occupants bedroom maximum <br />o Size range of 300 — 960 square feet, or 35% maximum of principal structure <br />livable square footage — whichever is less. <br />o Inspections and building permit required <br />o Match the primary residence <br />- Detached with Interim Use Permit <br />o IUP expires when property transfers ownership, or use ceases for one (1) year <br />o One (1) ADU per residential property <br />o Cannot have wheels/chassis/axels, and must be placed on concrete foundation <br />o Familial -relation occupation only <br />o Minimum lot size of two (2) acres <br />