Accessory Structures in Anoka County, MN (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Anoka County, Minnesota.
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ADU Rules
Anoka County's Shoreland Management Ordinance lets an unincorporated shoreland lot carry one guest cottage in addition to the main house, but only if the lot is at least duplex-sized for its lake or river classification. The cottage is capped at 700 square feet and 15 feet in height and must be screened from the water.
Guest Cottages Allowed in Anoka County Shoreland
Some RestrictionsAnoka County Ordinance #2022-1, Sec. 6.3.2
Unless restricted by local building codes, one guest cottage may be allowed on lots meeting or exceeding the duplex lot area and width dimensions presented in Sections 6.2.5 and 6.2.6, provided the following standards are met: A. For lots exceeding the minimum lot dimensions of duplex lots, the guest cottage must be located within an area equal to the smallest duplex-sized lot that could be cre...
Garage Conversions
Converting a garage into living space requires a city building permit and must comply with zoning. Coon Rapids requires each dwelling to keep at least 484 square feet of garage/storage accessible to vehicle storage (minimum 22 by 22 feet), so eliminating that required parking blocks a full conversion.
Garage Conversion Rules in Anoka County Cities
Some RestrictionsCoon Rapids City Code Title 11 (Accessory Structures / Garages)
At least 484 square feet of floor area of garage/storage structure per dwelling must be accessible to vehicle storage, which must have a minimum width of 22 feet and a minimum depth of 22 feet.
Tiny Homes
The statewide 2020 Minnesota Residential Code, Appendix Q, defines a tiny house as a dwelling 400 square feet or less in floor area excluding lofts. Habitable space and hallways must have a minimum ceiling height of 6 feet 8 inches. A tiny house on a foundation must sit on a
Tiny Home Rules Under the Minnesota Residential Code
Some Restrictions2020 Minnesota Residential Code, Appendix Q (AQ102, AQ103)
Appendix Q defines a tiny house as a dwelling 400 square feet or less in floor area excluding lofts. Habitable space and hallways must have a minimum ceiling height of 6 feet 8 inches. Bathrooms, toilet rooms and kitchen shall have a minimum ceiling height of at least 6 feet 4 inches.
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