Minneapolis Zoning Restriction

[Mark Hong]

Hi All,

I came across a 5-plex that is zone as R5 and the seller is saying that there is a potential to add 1 additional unit making it into a 6 unit complex. I did some research on the official website about R5 zoning and didn't see anything that said I can't do it. I just want to see if anyone of you have experience in this. Is there any red flag? Anything I could be missing? Thx in advance.

[Bruce Runn]

I have gotten zoning changed/added units in the past. First step is to go to City Planning and have them look at it and give their opinion. they take a conservative approach but will give you details you would run into any issues. Be aware that just because zoning allows up to 1 more unit, building code may not make it possible so come prepared with some knowledge of how/where the unit gets added. If adding a unit to the basement, the ceiling height for anything from a triplex and bigger is 7'6" which is different than residential ceiling heights in a SFH or duplex which can be 6'4".