Wright County, MN Building Setbacks & Zoning: Setback Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Side yard
- 15' (<2.5 ac) / 30'
- Rear yard
- 15' (<2.5 ac) / 30'
- Township road
- 65' from centerline
- County/state road
- 130' from centerline
- Authority
- Chapter 155, AG District
Summary
Wright County zones unincorporated townships under Chapter 155. In the General Agriculture (AG) district, homes on lots under 2.5 acres keep 15-foot side and rear yards, sit 65 feet from a township road centerline, and 130 feet from a county or state highway.
township / local road setback 65 ft ... county / state road setback 130 ft
Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.
Full Breakdown
Wright County Planning & Zoning enforces Chapter 155 across the townships; cities like Buffalo, Monticello, St. Michael, and Albertville zone their own land. In the AG district, parcels under 10 acres take setbacks matching the residential standard nearest their size. A dwelling on a lot under 2.5 acres needs 15-foot side and rear yards; lots of 2.5 acres and up jump to 30 feet. Every structure sits at least 65 feet from a township or local road centerline and 130 feet from a county or state highway centerline. Accessory buildings keep 10-foot side yards. Variances go to the Board of Adjustment.
Violations & Fines
Building inside a required yard triggers a stop-work order and a demand to move or remove the structure, or to seek an after-the-fact variance from the Board of Adjustment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the setbacks in unincorporated Wright County?
Do city lots follow county setbacks?
Sources & Official References
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