6.1 Accessory Dwelling Units Discussion

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ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS / 2 i ., 1/o / Building Permits are required for ALL accessory dwelling units •tirban Hometown This handout provides information to assist you in building a new accessory dwelling unit in single-family residential areas in Richfield. An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a dwelling unit that is located on the same lot as a principal residential structure. No accessory building shall be greater in lot coverage, floor area, or height than the principal building. PLANNING & ZONING Detached accessory dwelling units are only permitted as part of a detached RICHFIELD COMMUNITY garage structure - standalone units are not allowed - please also see the DEVELOPMENT "Garages" handout for more information. DEPARTMENT 6700 PORTLAND AVE Internal, attached, and detached accessory dwelling units are allowed, pro- RICHFIELD, MN 55423 vided that: • The principal residential structure is a permitted or conditional single- (612) 861-9760 family dwelling; • No more than one accessory dwelling unit shall be allowed on a lot; www.richfieldmn.gov • The lot must meet current minimum width and depth requirements; • The creation of an accessory dwelling unit shall not create a separate tax parcel; • An owner of the property must occupy at least one dwelling unit on the lot as their primary place of residence. Proof of homesteading shall be re- quired and variances from this provision shall not be considered; • A rental license for the non-owner-occupied unit shall be required in ac- cordance with Section 407 of the City Code; • Accessory dwelling units must have a minimum area of 300 square feet and cannot exceed 800 square feet or the gross floor area of the princi- pal dwelling, whichever is less; • Principal dwelling units must continue to meet minimum floor area re- quirements or not increase the degree of nonconformity in this matter; • The primary exterior materials of an attached accessory dwelling unit must match those of the principal structure. Exterior materials for new construction related to any type of accessory dwelling unit must match the structure to which it is attached; • The creation of an attached or internal accessory dwelling unit shall not result in the creation of additional entrances facing the public street on the primary structure; • Exterior stairways leading to an upper story accessory dwelling unit shall be allowed so long as the staircase and railing are not constructed with raw or unfinished lumber; ZONING CODE • Conversion of garage space to an accessory dwelling unit is prohibited SECTIONS: unless the garage space is replaced. Space within a garage that ex- 514.05 Subd. 8 (R) ceeds what is necessary for two vehicles may be converted without re- 518.05 Subd. 8 (R-1) placement; and • A minimum of three off-street parking spaces is required in order to add 7/2015 an accessory dwelling unit of any kind.