Shed permit rules in Anoka County, MN — also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations — set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
In Blaine's R-1 single-family district all accessory buildings combined (garages plus sheds) may not exceed 1,000 square feet. A zoning permit ($75) is required for any shed over 120 square feet or with a slab or footings; sheds need a minimum 3-foot separation from other structures.
Sheds are regulated by your city, not Anoka County, which zones only unincorporated townships. In Blaine (R-1), accessory buildings including attached and detached garages and sheds are capped at a combined 1,000 square feet. A shed 120 sq ft or less with no slab needs no permit but must meet zoning; over 120 sq ft or on a slab/footings requires a $75 zoning permit. Side and rear setbacks are 1 foot for sheds up to 120 sq ft and 5 feet for 121-200 sq ft. Shed roof height cannot exceed the home's roof elevation, and sheds cannot sit in a drainage or utility easement. Coon Rapids requires a building permit for any accessory structure over 200 sq ft.
Building without a required zoning permit or exceeding size/setback limits is a city code violation; the city may require relocation or removal and impose fines set by ordinance.
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