537.50.
Maximum height.
(See height definition and Maximum Height Diagram.)
(a)
In general the maximum height for all accessory structures shall be limited to the maximum height requirements for principal structures in the district in which the accessory structure is located, except as otherwise provided in this zoning ordinance. The maximum height of detached accessory dwelling units shall be governed by section 537.110.
(b)
Accessory structures located in the residence and OR1 Districts.
A detached accessory structure, accessory to a principal use located in a residence or OR1 district shall not exceed the height of the principal structure or twelve (12) feet, whichever is less. The maximum height may be increased to sixteen (16) feet or the height of the principal structure, whichever is less, where the primary exterior materials of the accessory structure match the primary exterior materials of the principal structure and the roof pitch matches the primary roof pitch of the principal structure, and provided the wall height shall not exceed ten (10) feet from the floor to the top plate.
The zoning administrator shall conduct the administrative review of all applications to increase the maximum height of accessory structures. All findings and decisions of the zoning administrator shall be final, subject to appeal to the board of adjustment, as specified in Chapter 525, Administration and Enforcement.
(c)
Accessory structures located in all other districts. Structures accessory to a structure originally designed or intended as a single or two-family dwelling or a multiple-family dwelling of three (3) or four (4) units, shall not exceed the height of the principal structure or twelve (12) feet, whichever is less. The maximum height may be increased to sixteen (16) feet or the height of the principal structure, whichever is less, where the
primary exterior materials of the accessory structure match the primary exterior materials of the principal structure, and provided the wall height shall not exceed ten (10) feet from the floor to the top plate.
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The text highlighted in yellow is taken directly from the Minneapolis Garage Construction Building Code. It clearly states that 12' is the Maximum roof height. If your garage meets the 12' or under maximum roof height I can apply for your permit and walk away from the permit counter in 20 minutes with permit in hand.
If you need or want a higher roof between 12' and 16' there is a process set up called an administrative variance. This variance process could take several weeks and there is a cost of several hundred dollars. However, this process is much faster and less expensive then a full variance.
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