Detached Garage Builders in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota | Western Construction, Inc.

Building a detached garage in Brooklyn Center means working within specific zoning and building rules for setbacks, size, height and accessory structures. Western Garage Builders has been constructing garages throughout the Twin Cities since 1949, and we handle the Brooklyn Center permit, zoning and inspection process for our customers.

If you have questions or would like a quote, call us at 952-920-8888 or request a quote online.

City of Brooklyn Center – Building Permits & Inspections

Brooklyn Center City Hall
6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Phone: 763-569-3300
Website: brooklyncentermn.gov

Do You Need a Permit to Build a Garage in Brooklyn Center?

Yes. A building permit is required for most detached garages in Brooklyn Center. Your project must comply with:

• Minnesota Residential Code
• Brooklyn Center zoning regulations
• Accessory building and lot coverage standards

A typical detached garage permit package includes:

• A completed building permit application
• A site plan or survey showing the house, proposed garage, property lines and setbacks
• Garage construction drawings (floor plan, elevations and structural details)
• Driveway layout information if adding or modifying a driveway

Western Garage Builders prepares the required site plan and drawings and submits them to Brooklyn Center on your behalf.

Brooklyn Center Garage Setback Requirements

Brooklyn Center applies accessory structure setback rules that vary by zoning district and lot type. In general:

• Front yard: Detached garages may not be placed closer to the street than the principal dwelling and usually must be located behind the front building line.
• Side yard: Minimum side yard setbacks apply and may increase on corner lots where the garage faces a street.
• Rear yard: Garages in the rear yard must observe minimum setbacks from the rear property line.
• Doors facing streets or alleys: When a garage door faces a street or alley, additional setback is required so vehicles and overhead doors do not block sidewalks or public right-of-way.

Because the exact distances depend on your zoning district and lot layout, Western Garage Builders confirms the current setback requirements with Brooklyn Center before finalizing your garage location.

Maximum Garage Size in Brooklyn Center

Garage size is restricted by accessory structure limits and lot coverage standards. Typical rules include:

• A maximum total square footage for all accessory buildings (garages, sheds and similar structures) based on lot size and zoning district.
• Limits on building coverage to preserve open yard and green space.
• Requirements that accessory structures remain subordinate in scale to the principal dwelling.

We review your lot size, house footprint and existing accessory buildings to determine the maximum garage size Brooklyn Center will currently allow.

Maximum Garage Height in Brooklyn Center

Brooklyn Center’s zoning ordinance also controls accessory building height. In practice this means:

• Detached garage height is capped by a maximum height for accessory structures in your zoning district.
• The garage must remain clearly subordinate in height to the principal dwelling.
• Height is measured per city definition, usually to the midpoint or highest point of the roof.

Western Garage Builders designs wall height and roof pitch so your garage meets Brooklyn Center height requirements while still providing usable overhead clearance and storage.

Accessory Building Limits & Existing Structures

If you already have sheds or other outbuildings, they count toward your accessory structure limits. Brooklyn Center may restrict:

• The number of accessory buildings allowed on a residential lot
• The combined square footage of all accessory buildings
• Placement of buildings near easements or utilities

We factor in your existing structures when planning your detached garage so the entire property remains compliant.

Required Inspections for Brooklyn Center Garages

Typical inspections for a new detached garage in Brooklyn Center include:

• Footing/Slab Inspection – After base prep, forms and reinforcement are ready, before concrete is poured.
• Framing/Sheathing Inspection – After walls, roof framing and sheathing are installed but before interior finishes cover structural components.
• Final Inspection – After roofing, siding, overhead doors and any required electrical work are complete.
• Electrical Inspection – If wiring is installed, electrical permits and inspections are handled per state rules.

Western Garage Builders schedules these inspections with Brooklyn Center and handles any required follow-up so your project moves smoothly from start to finish.

Why Homeowners Choose Western Garage Builders in Brooklyn Center

• Over 70 years of detached garage experience in the Twin Cities
• We handle permits, drawings and inspections with Brooklyn Center
• We design garages to fit your lot and meet zoning and height limits
• We manage demolition, concrete, framing, roofing and finishing
• One point of contact from initial quote through final inspection

Ready to start your Brooklyn Center garage? Call us at 952-920-8888 or request a quote online.