5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Scott County, Minnesota.
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Minnesota has no statewide ADU mandate. Whether you can add an accessory dwelling in Scott County is set by local zoning, the county for townships and Shakopee, Savage, or Prior Lake within their limits, and suburban cities here restrict them.
A detached shed of 200 square feet or less needs no building permit anywhere in Minnesota, including Scott County. Zoning still controls where it sits, and larger or wired sheds require a permit.
Minn. R. 1300.0120, subp. 4
one-story detached accessory structures, used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 200 square feet (18.58 m2)
Turning a garage into living space is a change of use that needs a building permit in Scott County. The Minnesota Energy Code's cold-climate insulation rules and replacement off-street parking are the two big hurdles.
Scott County requires permits for carport construction. Setback requirements, height limits, and lot coverage maximums apply.
Scott County regulates tiny homes differently based on whether they are on a permanent foundation or on wheels. Zoning and minimum square footage requirements apply.
1 cities in Scott County have their own accessory structures rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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