ADU rules in Bloomington, MN — also called accessory dwelling unit regulations or granny flat ordinances — cover setbacks, owner-occupancy, parking, and permit requirements.
Bloomington allows attached and internal ADUs in single-family zones under City Code §21.302.03. ADUs must have independent cooking, sanitary, and sleeping facilities. The city is currently developing amendments that may expand detached ADU options. Owner-occupancy and rental licensing requirements apply.
Use-specific standards address lot size per unit, parking, location, units per lot, convertibility, home businesses within ADUs, unit size, utilities, subdivision/ownership, bedrooms, occupancy limits, rental licensing, appearance, and building code compliance. Type 2 home businesses are not allowed in ADUs. Detached ADUs (garage or shed conversions) are subject to ongoing code amendment discussions. Contact Planning Division at planning@BloomingtonMN.gov or 952-563-8920 for current status.
Unpermitted ADU: standard building code enforcement. May require demolition or legalization. Occupying unpermitted dwelling: code violation.
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