Minnesota Administrative Rules

2400.2605 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS.

Accessory buildings in all zoning districts must comply with the following standards:

A.

An accessory building attached to a principal building, such as an attached garage, must comply with all the setback and height requirements applicable to the principal building.

B.

Accessory buildings on a zoning lot may occupy up to 35 percent of the rear yard area. The total ground floor area of all accessory buildings must not exceed 1,000 square feet, and shall not exceed the ground floor area of the principal building.

C.

A maximum of two accessory buildings is permitted on any zoning lot.

D.

Buildings accessory to residential uses must be set back at least three feet from all interior lot lines and one foot from any lot line adjoining an alley. Accessory buildings on corner lots must be set back the same distance as the principal building from the street side lot line.

E.

Buildings accessory to residential uses, with the exception of accessory dwelling units, shall not exceed one story or 14 feet in height.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 15B.06

History:

34 SR 900

Published Electronically:

January 15, 2010