Blaine sets principal-building height by zoning district under its Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 28). Accessory structures are capped separately: sheds at 15 feet, and a shed or garage roof height may not exceed the elevation of the home's roof. Garage doors are limited to 10 feet (BZO 29). Fences over 7 feet need a Conditional Use Permit.
Maximum building height for a principal residence in Blaine is governed by zoning district under the Blaine Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 28, so the permitted height for a house varies by district and is established in the residential district standards rather than by one citywide number. Accessory structures, however, have specific published height limits. Under BZO 29, a shed has a maximum height of fifteen feet at its highest point, and the shed roof height cannot be above the elevation of the home's roof regardless of grade. For detached and attached garages, the garage roof height likewise cannot be above the elevation roof height of the home, and the garage door is limited to a maximum height of ten feet. These rules keep accessory buildings subordinate to the principal dwelling. Fence height is separately limited (4 feet front, 6 feet side and rear under BZO 33.08), and a fence of seven feet or higher requires a Conditional Use Permit from the Planning Department. For walls over ten feet in height, the garage handout directs builders to the Minnesota Residential Code. For the exact maximum height of a principal house in a given district, consult Chapter 28 or contact Planning at 763-785-6180.
Exceeding the district height limit for a home, or building an accessory structure taller than 15 feet or above the home's roofline, can require a variance or be ordered modified. Confirm height limits before construction with Planning at 763-785-6180.
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