Brooklyn Park Garage Permit, Plan & Inspection Requirements
This page summarizes key City of Brooklyn Park requirements for detached garage construction, including permits, plan submittals, common building-code notes, and required inspections. Final requirements depend on zoning, lot conditions, and project scope. Western Garage Builders verifies requirements by address and manages the permit process as part of a turnkey garage build.
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Verify My Address (Fast Answer)
Brooklyn Park garages must meet zoning and setback requirements, height limits, and plan submittal standards. If you share your address and your target garage size, we’ll confirm the key requirements and flag anything that could cause permit delays (corner lots, easements, existing accessory structures, access/drive layout).
City of Brooklyn Park – Building Permits & Inspections
Community Development Department – Building Inspections Division
5200 85th Avenue North
Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Phone: (763) 488-6379
Website: Brooklyn Park Garage Construction
Permit questions / survey on file: permits@brooklynpark.org
Zoning questions: Planning Division – (763) 493-8056
Do You Need a Permit to Build a Garage in Brooklyn Park?
Yes. Building permits are required for the construction of any garage in Brooklyn Park.
Construction Documents Required (Permit Submittal Checklist)
Brooklyn Park requires plans drawn to scale that include:
- Foundation plan
- Floor plan(s)
- Cross section(s)
- Elevation plans (all sides)
A site plan/survey must indicate:
- Lot dimensions and property lines
- Distance from property lines for existing and proposed structures
- Upload the site plan/survey with your plans (the City may have a survey on file—email to inquire)
Practical note: We prepare permit-ready plans and a clean site plan that matches what Brooklyn Park reviewers expect, which is the fastest path to approval.
Zoning & Height Rules (Common Brooklyn Park Requirements)
- Garages must meet the land use and setback requirements of the City zoning code.
- Maximum height: Detached garages must not exceed 18 feet or the height of the principal building (whichever is less).
- Exterior match: Color and style of exterior should match the principal structure.
- Accessory limit: No more than two detached accessory structures are permitted on a property.
Building Code Notes & Construction Standards
- Anchor bolts: minimum 1/2" diameter, extend minimum 7" into foundation/turned-down slab; spaced max 6' o.c.; within 12" of wall ends and bottom-plate section ends.
- Treated lumber: lumber in contact with concrete must be rated/treated for direct contact.
- Energy code: heated (or intended-to-be-heated) garages must comply with the Minnesota Energy Code.
- Trusses (heated garages): if planned to be heated, trusses must have a minimum 6" energy heel.
- Wind-rated garage doors: doors must meet minimum wind resistance and be labeled as compliant with ANSI/DASMA 108 (designed for 115 mph wind).
- Changes after permit: if construction deviates from the approved plan, revised plans must be submitted and approved before proceeding.
Note: Separate permits for plumbing, heating/mechanical, and electrical may be required depending on scope. Electrical permits are administered by the State of Minnesota.
Required Inspections for Brooklyn Park Garages
- Footings: after forms and reinforcing (if applicable) are in place, before concrete placement.
- Foundations (if applicable): poured-wall forms/reinforcing/bracing before concrete; foundation walls before backfill.
- Sheathing: before weather resistive barrier (can be combined with framing if coordinated).
- Framing: after required rough-ins are approved (as applicable).
- Insulation: after insulation and vapor barrier installed, before covering.
- Final: after completion and after final trade approvals (as applicable). Automatic opener safety devices must be installed.
We coordinate inspections with Brooklyn Park, keep your project moving, and address inspector notes quickly.
Get a Brooklyn Park Garage Quote
Western Garage Builders — part of Western Construction, Inc. — builds code-compliant garages across the Twin Cities and handles zoning verification, permit-ready plans, concrete, construction, and inspections.
Note: This page summarizes Brooklyn Park garage guidance and common code requirements. Final requirements depend on zoning, plan review, and site conditions.
