Blaine limits the combined floor area of accessory structures (attached and detached garages plus sheds) to 1,000 square feet in the R-1 district, and allows a maximum of two accessory buildings (BZO 29). Overall impervious-surface and principal-building lot coverage limits are set by zoning district in Chapter 28 and vary by district.
Blaine controls how much of a residential lot can be built upon through both accessory-structure caps and district-based standards. Under BZO 29 and the City's garage guidance, in the R-1 (Single Family) district the combined total square footage of accessory structures, including attached garages, detached garages, carports, and sheds, cannot exceed 1,000 square feet, or as otherwise permitted in the residential development. Upper-level storage floor area is added to the lower level for the total area permitted. A maximum of two accessory buildings is allowed in R-1, including any attached garage, detached garage, and shed, and only one rear-yard or side-yard shed is allowed in the R-1, R-1AA, and R-1A districts. Sheds are further limited to a maximum floor area of 200 square feet. Broader lot-coverage controls for the principal building and impervious surfaces are established by zoning district under the Blaine Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 28, so the maximum building or impervious coverage percentage depends on the parcel's district and is not a single citywide number. Owners should confirm the applicable coverage percentage for their district. For specifics, consult Chapter 28 or contact Planning at 763-785-6180.
Exceeding the 1,000-square-foot accessory cap, building a third accessory structure, or surpassing a district coverage limit can require a variance or be ordered corrected. Confirm coverage limits before building with Planning at 763-785-6180.
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