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Chanhassen Council to vote on allowing backyard dwelling units

The Chanhassen City Council will vote June 9th on a new ordinance that would allow homeowners to build detached accessory dwelling units on their properties in certain neighborhoods. The move comes as the city considers several development proposals and prepares for summer community events.

Meeting date: Jun 5, 2025
Published Jun 14, 2026

The city council's most significant upcoming action is the vote on detached accessory dwelling units, commonly known as ADUs. If approved, the ordinance would permit these small, separate residential structures in specific zoning districts, though property owners would need to obtain a conditional use permit before building. The process requires planning commission review and approval before construction can begin.

In other development news, the planning commission will hold a public hearing on June 17th to review a proposal for a new senior living facility at 1620 Arburedum Boulevard. According to city officials, this hearing will allow community members to weigh in on the project before any decisions are made.

Looking ahead to summer activities, Chanhassen is gearing up for its annual farmers market, which will operate at City Center Park. The city is also launching its summer concert series on June 12th at Lake Anne Park, featuring the band Gen X Jukebox as the kickoff act.

These announcements reflect the city's focus on both housing policy and community engagement as it heads into the summer season. Residents interested in the senior living facility proposal or the accessory dwelling unit ordinance are encouraged to attend the relevant public meetings.

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A new senior living facility is being proposed at 1620 Arburedum Boulevard and the plan will be reviewed at a public hearing of the planning commission on Tuesday June 17th

Public Hearing for Proposed Senior Living Facility

At its June 9th meeting the city council will vote on an ordinance that would allow detached accessory dwelling units in certain zoning districts through a conditional use permit process

City Council Vote on Detached Accessory Dwelling Units Ordinance

Ordinances & Resolutions (3)

Plan for new senior living facilityPlan

Proposal for a senior living facility at 1620 Arburedum Boulevard, to be reviewed at a public hearing.

Ordinance allowing detached accessory dwelling unitsOrdinance

Proposed ordinance to permit detached accessory dwelling units in certain zoning districts through a conditional use permit process.

Conditional Use Permit processPermit

The regulatory process required for detached accessory dwelling units in specific zoning districts.

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  • Proposed Senior Living Facility Review

  • Ordinance on Detached Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

  • Summer Concert Series Launch

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