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ZONING ORDINANCES
DISTANCE FROM FRONT STREET PROPERTY LINE
a) Detached: 20′-30′ from public right-of-way (curb is not right-of-way) depending
on zone. May not be located between house and street.
b) Attached:
DISTANCE FROM REAR PROPERTY LINE
a) Parallel to rear property line:
b) Perpendicular and OHD faces alley:
c) Perpendicular and OHD faces house:
d) Attached to house:
e) Percentage of rear yard allowed for garage:
DISTANCE FROM SIDE PROPERTY LINE
a) Detached and behind the house: 5′ to 7.5′ from any interior property line
b) Detached along side of house:
c) Attached to house:
DISTANCE FROM SIDE STREET PROPERTY LINE
a) Detached and parallel to street:
b) Detached and perpendicular to street:
c) Attached and parallel to street:
d) Attached and perpendicular to street:
MINIMUM DISTANCE FROM OWNER’S DWELLING
a) Without frost footing: Walls within 6′ of dwelling must be fire walls
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: Up to but not in easement - all other setbacks must be met
b) Existing garage is attached:
IS MORE THAN ONE GARAGE ALLOWED ON THE SAME LOT AS THE DWELLING
a) Existing garage is detached: Yes - total area of both may not exceed footprint of dwelling foundation
and this figure excludes attached garage area
b) Existing garage is attached: Yes - total area of both may not exceed footprint of dwelling foundation
and this figure excludes attached garage area
MAXIMUM SIZE GARAGE ALLOWED BY CITY
a) Detached: Attached garage plus detached garage can’t exceed footprint of habitable
dwelling or 1000 sq ft whichever is greater
b) Attached:
CAN A GARAGE BE BUILT ON A VACANT LOT
a) Adjoining lot:
b) Non adjoining lot:
MISCELLANEOUS REMARKS
a) Garage height cannot exceed 18′ or height of principal habitable dwelling, whichever is less
APPLICATION FORMS & ADDENDUM
Permit Application:
a) Survey is on file: Check with city offices to see if it is available
b) Survey is not on file:
Survey or Scale Drawing: Must be drawn to scale - 2 copies - show lot dimensions, structure locations
Lot Size & Identification: Indicate on survey or scale drawing; also show streets and alleys
Elevation of Building: Show footings, foundation info, wall cross section, materials specifications
Exposed corner irons: Expose to building inspector’s satisfaction
Other:
Other:
PERMITS REQUIRED
Demolition Permit:
Driveway Permit:
Building Permit: Required
Miscellaneous Permits:
INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS
Demolition Inspection:
Footing/Slab Inspection: After forms are place but prior to pouring concrete
Framing Inspection: After completion of frame & installation of sheathing, prior to roofing & siding
Sheathing Inspection: After completion of frame & installation of sheathing, prior to roofing & siding
Electrical Inspection: Prior to final inspection
Final Building Inspection: After completion of building, installation of OHD, and electrical inspection
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Brooklyn Park
Western Construction, Inc. is a local Minneapolis St Paul Garage Contractor. We specialize in garage construction and serve the entire Twin Cities metro area.
Western Construction was founded by my father in 1949 on two basic principals.
"Give people what they want, and don't charge too much." - Milton Chazin
Almost seven decades and three generations later we still operate using these simple and basic principles. Times may have changed but our company's vision set forth by my father remains untouched.