City of Bloomington

City of Bloomington

2215 West Old Shakopee Road

Bloomington MN 55431-3027

952-563-8930 FAX 952-563-8949
OFFICIAL Planning Division 952-563-8920
www.ci.bloomington.mn.us
www.ci.bloomington.mn.us/handouts/53ugarages.pdf
www.ci.bloomington.mn.us/handouts/52oprivgarage.pdf

ZONING ORDINANCES

DISTANCE FROM FRONT STREET PROPERTY LINE

a) Detached: 30′ or the prevailing setback of the vicinity whichever is greater
b) Attached: 30′ but must not be closer to street than principal structure

DISTANCE FROM REAR PROPERTY LINE

a) Parallel to rear property line: R1 5′ R1A 5′ RS1 10′
b) Perpendicular and OHD faces alley: See Handout
c) Perpendicular and OHD faces house: See Handout
d) Attached to house: See Handout
e) Percentage of rear yard allowed for garage: See Handout

DISTANCE FROM SIDE PROPERTY LINE

a) Detached and behind the house: R1 5′ R1A 5′ RS1 10′
b) Detached along side of house: See Handout
c) Attached to house: See Handout

DISTANCE FROM SIDE STREET PROPERTY LINE

a) Detached and parallel to street: R1 30′ R1A 75′ RS1 30′
b) Detached and perpendicular to street: R1 30′ R1A 75′ RS1 30′
c) Attached and parallel to street: See Handout
d) Attached and perpendicular to street: See Handout

MINIMUM DISTANCE FROM OWNER’S DWELLING

a) Without frost footing: * Garages closer than 3′ require special construction as approved by BI
b) Without fire proofing:

MINIMUM DISTANCE FROM NEIGHBOR’S DWELLING

a) Without frost footings:
b) Without fire proofing:

MINIMUM DISTANCE FROM UTILITY EASEMENT LINE

a) Existing garage is detached:
b) Existing garage is attached:

IS MORE THAN ONE GARAGE ALLOWED ON THE SAME LOT AS THE DWELLING

a) Existing garage is detached:
b) Existing garage is attached:

MAXIMUM SIZE GARAGE ALLOWED BY CITY

a) Detached: 1,000 sq ft - Maximum allowable area of all accessory buildings combined is
1120 sq ft No garage may be larger than foundation size of dwelling
Maximum can be 600 sf depending on ground coverage of principal dwelling.
b) Attached: See above

CAN A GARAGE BE BUILT ON A VACANT LOT

a) Adjoining lot:
b) Non adjoining lot:

MISCELLANEOUS REMARKS

a) Maximum impervious surface coverage of all buildings, decks, driveways, walks, patios,
etc. may not exceed 35% of the lot area
b) No more than two accessory buildings/garages may be on any lot
c) * See spec sheet for framing details/requirements
d) Garage may not exceed height of dwelling, overhead door opening may not exceed 8′ and
shall not exceed 12′ in height (measured from the lowest adjacent ground level to top of roof)
e) Where height of sidewall of garage exceeds 9′, side and rear setbacks shall be increased 2′
for every foot (or portion thereof) over 9′

APPLICATION FORMS & ADDENDUM

Permit Application: Completed - description of building size, wall height, roof height, setbacks
a) If survey on file: Obtain copy and then add necessary information to survey
b) No survey on file: Submit scale drawing
Survey or Scale Drawing: Indicate lot size and public streets
Lot Size & Identification: Indicate existing/proposed buildings and impervious surfaces on lot
Elevation of Building: Indicate wall height, roof height, and elevations not shown on survey
Exposed corner irons: Show exposed irons to satisfaction of building inspector
Other: Variance required for proposed building that doesn’t comply with zoning
Other: Permit not required for retaining wall less than 4′
Other: Permit not required for fence 6′ or less in height

PERMITS REQUIRED

Demolition Permit: Required
Driveway Permit: Required
Building Permit: Required
Miscellaneous Permits: Separate electrical is required

INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS

Demolition Inspection:
Footing/Slab Inspection: After excavation with sand/forms/reinforcements in place, prior to pouring
Framing Inspection: Can be skipped when framing will not be covered on the inside
Sheathing Inspection:
Roofing Inspection:
Electrical Inspection: Prior to final inspection
Final Inspection: When all work is complete but before used for any purpose

2/24/06 - Printed off updated information from website.

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