Outdoor Cooking in Maple Grove, MN (2026)
2 verified outdoor cooking rules for Maple Grove, Minnesota, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
BBQ & Propane Rules
Charcoal, propane, natural-gas and pellet barbecue grills used to cook food do NOT require a recreational fire permit in Maple Grove (City Code Sec. 18-78). But for multi-unit buildings, Sec. 18-79 (MSFC Appendix O) restricts open-flame grills near units, and Sec. 18-94 requires propane cylinders to be stored outdoors, not inside buildings.
Maple Grove BBQ and Propane Grill Rules
Some RestrictionsSmoker Rules
Backyard smokers used to cook food are treated like barbecue grills in Maple Grove and need no recreational fire permit under City Code Sec. 18-78, since the exemption covers charcoal, gas, propane and wood-pellet appliances used for human consumption. Multi-unit building open-flame limits (Sec. 18-79) and outdoor propane-cylinder storage (Sec. 18-94) still apply.
Maple Grove Smoker and Outdoor Cooking Rules
Few RestrictionsLooking for Hennepin County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Maple Grove city rules.
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