Accessory Dwelling Unit Study

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An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is a smaller, secondary dwelling on a residential property that includes areas for sleeping, cooking and sanitation, independent of the primary single-family home.

ADUs are generally classified as:

Attached – within or connected to the home
Detached – A separate structure

Minnetonka allows conditional-use permits for attached ADUs. City staff is considering an amendment to allow detached ADUs, and is conducting a study and seeking community input. Use the sections below to learn more and provide input.

Meetings

City Council

Meeting date: Oct. 4, 2021
Action: Adopt the ordinance.

ADUs in Minnetonka

Proposed amendment

City staff is considering a proposed amendment to allow both attached and detached ADUs by conditional-use permit.

We’re considering allowing detached ADU’s because:

It will help meet the housing goals of the city’s comprehensive plan and housing work plan.
Increasing resident inquiries about detached ADUs
Existing ADUs have not resulted in issues or complaints

View this PDF to find some of the proposed conditional-use permit standards for attached and detached ADUs.

Provide input

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