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General requirements from Cities that have ADU's that were incorporated into the ordinance include: • One (1) ADU per residential lot; • Allowed on existing single-family residential properties only; • Principal dwelling and/or ADU must be owner occupied; • Compliant with all other city, local, regional, state, and federal regulations; • Building code standards and permits (utilities, stairways, equipment, etc).; • Match primary residence (siding, material, roof pitch, trim, windows, projecting eave, etc.); • Maximum size of 800 sf — Attached and Detached • Conversion of portion of detached garage is allowed (800 sf max); • Cannot create a new tax parcel or be sold separately from the primary residence; • Cannot be utilized for Home Occupations; • 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 Comer - 30 feet • Minimum lot size requirement of one (1) acre; • 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. The minutes from the meetings are also attached. City Council Work Session (12/14/2021) The City Council reviewed the proposed ordinance during their Work Session on December 14, 2021, and