Blaine sets principal-building setbacks by zoning district in its Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 28, Zoning Districts), so front, side, and rear minimums vary by district (R-1, R-1A, R-1AA, etc.). Accessory buildings have separate setbacks: 1 foot for sheds under 120 sq ft and 5 feet for 121-200 sq ft structures (BZO 29).
Required setbacks for a principal residence in Blaine are established by zoning district under the Blaine Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 28 (Zoning Districts), and the residential district standards. Because Blaine has multiple residential districts (such as R-1, R-1A, and R-1AA) plus other classifications, the minimum front, side, and rear yard setbacks differ from district to district and by lot configuration, so an owner must confirm the specific figures for their parcel's district rather than rely on a single citywide number. The City advises locating property line and corner stakes to verify correct building setbacks before inspections. Accessory structures have their own setback rules under BZO 29: in the R-1 district a shed under 120 square feet must be at least one foot from side and rear property lines, while a shed of 121 to 200 square feet (and structures over 120 square feet generally) must meet a five-foot side and rear setback. Sheds must also be kept three feet from the house and three feet from the garage, and any portion of a garage less than five feet from a property line must be fire protected. Encroachments such as eaves, sills, and open porches may project into required yards by no more than 25 percent of the yard depth or width (BZO 33.11). For exact principal-building setbacks, consult Chapter 28 or contact Planning at 763-785-6180.
Building closer to a property line than the district minimum, or placing an accessory structure inside its required setback, can trigger a stop-work order, a required variance, or relocation. Verify setbacks before footings; Planning is at 763-785-6180.
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