LOCATION City of St. Paul
ADDRESS Commerce Building
ADDRESS 8 Fourth Street East Suite 200
ADDRESS St. Paul MN 55101-1024 651.266.9090 Permit Clerks
TELEPHONE 651-266-9090 FAX 651-266-9124 Permit Aps
OFFICIAL Zoning & Planning - John Hardwick www.ci.saint-paul.mn.us
651.266.9007 Plan Review
ZONING ORDINANCES
DISTANCE FROM FRONT STREET PROPERTY LINE
a) Detached: Maintain established setback
b) Attached: Maintain established setback
DISTANCE FROM REAR PROPERTY LINE
a) Parallel to rear property line: 1′ - eave not to overhang alley; 3′ without alley
b) Perpendicular and OHD faces alley: Eave not to overhang
c) Perpendicular and OHD faces house: 3′ without alley
d) Attached to house:
e) Percentage of rear yard allowed for garage:
DISTANCE FROM SIDE PROPERTY LINE
a) Detached and behind the house: 3′
b) Detached along side of house: 4′ - some areas require more
c) Attached to house: 4′ - some areas require more
DISTANCE FROM SIDE STREET PROPERTY LINE
a) Detached and parallel to street: Maintain setback
b) Detached and perpendicular to street: Maintain setback
c) Attached and parallel to street: Maintain setback
d) Attached and perpendicular to street: Maintain setback
e) Corner Lot: Maintain minimum side yard setback
MINIMUM DISTANCE FROM OWNER’S DWELLING
a) Without frost footing: 6′
b) Without fire proofing: 6′ - less separation need 1 hour fire wall
MINIMUM DISTANCE FROM NEIGHBOR’S DWELLING
a) Without frost footings:
b) Without fire proofing:
MINIMUM DISTANCE FROM UTILITY EASEMENT LINE
a) Existing detached garage: Eave to easement
b) Existing attached garage:
IS MORE THAN ONE GARAGE ALLOWED ON THE SAME LOT AS THE DWELLING
a) Existing detached garage: Yes, when sf of both does not exceed that allowed for one garage
b) Existing attached garage: Yes, when sf of both does not exceed that allowed for one garage
or 1000 sf
MAXIMUM SIZE GARAGE ALLOWED BY CITY
a) Detached: 1000 sf or 25% of first 25 feet and 35% of remaining rear yard; not to exceed
1000 sf
b) Attached: Garage and house not to exceed 30% of lot.
CAN A GARAGE BE BUILT ON A VACANT LOT
a) Adjoining lot: No, unless lots are combined
b) Non adjoining lot: No
MISCELLANEOUS REMARKS
a) UBC requires removal of all decomposable material prior to placing slab.
b) 15′ height measured from average grade to midpoint of peak and eave.
c) 12′ for garages with flat/shed roofs measured from average grade to midpoint of peak and eave.
d) Heritage Preservation Districts will vary & garages with dormers may vary
APPLICATION FORMS & ADDENDUM
Permit Application: Required
a) When survey is on file:
b) When survey is not on file:
Survey or Scale Drawing: Plot plan required
Lot Size & Identification: To be on plot plan
Elevation of Building: To be on plot plan and info to be identified on WGBI elevation page
Exposed corner irons: To the satisfaction of BI
Other:
REQUIRED PERMITS
Demolition Permit:
Driveway Permit:
Building Permit: Required
Miscellaneous Permits:
REQUIRED INSPECTIONS
Demolition Inspection:
Footing/Slab Inspection: After forming and reinforcements are in place; prior to placing slab
Framing Inspection: After framing and roofing; prior to siding; for firewalls/eaves & shear walls
Sheathing Inspection:
Electrical Inspection: Prior to final inspection
Final Building Inspection: After OHD installation and electrical inspection
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Garage Fee Schedule
Detached Garages, Shed, and Residential Accessory Structures
Access information using email - nherring@westerngarage.com
Saint Paul