City of Brooklyn Park

City of Brooklyn Park

5200 - 85th Avenue North

Brooklyn Park MN 55443

763-493-8091 FAX 763-493-8171
763-493-8091 Inspections - 3 day notice for inspections
www.brooklynpark.org

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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