Accessory Structures in Bloomington, MN (2026)
2 verified accessory structures rules for Bloomington, Minnesota, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Shed & Carport Rules
Sheds and accessory buildings regulated under City Code §21.301.19. Buildings under 200 sq ft are exempt from building permits. Max height 12 ft for non-garage accessory buildings. Minimum 5-ft side yard setback. Total accessory building area limited to the ground floor living area of the house plus 120 sq ft.
Bloomington Shed & Outbuilding Rules
Some RestrictionsCity Code Section 21.301.19 — Accessory Buildings (Other Than Garages) Handout
Permitted accessory building size is determined based upon two factors: 1) Ground floor four-season living area 2) Lot size. Your accessory building(s) on-site cannot be larger than +120 square feet the ground floor four-season living area of your house. If your lot is 15,000 square feet or smaller: the square footage of your combined total area of accessory building(s) can be a maximum of 1,12...
Garage Conversions
Garage conversions to ADUs may be possible under Bloomington's evolving ADU ordinance (§21.302.03). Currently, attached/internal ADUs are allowed. All garages must accommodate a code-complying driveway even if one is not proposed at time of permit. Garage-related regulations are in §21.301.19.
Bloomington Garage Conversion Rules
Some RestrictionsCity Code Section 19.47(c) — Garage/Accessory Building Information Sheet (web_53ugarages)
Garage, private - A building or portion of a building used by the tenants of the building or buildings on the premises which is designed primarily for the storage of motor vehicles. Maximum allowable area of a private garage, attached or detached, is 1,000 sq. ft. Maximum allowable area of ALL accessory buildings combined is 1,120 sq. ft. Attached, detached or a combination of both may not exce...
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