Right to Farm in Woodbury, MN (2026)
1 verified right to farm rules for Woodbury, Minnesota, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Agricultural Zoning Protection
Farmland already in agricultural use as of April 14, 1971 keeps its status as a permitted use in Woodbury under City Code § 24-301(a), shielding it from most zoning changes unless the operation intensifies. Livestock buildings must sit 125 feet from all lot lines, and livestock needs at least five acres of land under subsection (b).
Woodbury Agricultural Use Zoning Protections
Some RestrictionsWoodbury City Code § 24-301(a)-(b)
(a)Agricultural uses, in existence upon April 14, 1971, within the city shall be a permitted use. However, all regulations contained in article V, supplemental district regulations, shall apply to all changes to the agricultural use which will cause an increase in the intensity of the use or when the surrounding area becomes more urban in character. The Minnesota State Building Code shall not a...
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