Home Business in Blue Earth County, MN (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Blue Earth County, Minnesota.
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Zoning & Home Occupation Permits
Unincorporated Blue Earth County splits home businesses into Level I and Level II home occupations under section 24-326, capping Level I at 1,000 square feet and three outside employees, and Level II at 10,000 square feet and six employees, both restricted to 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. operating hours.
Blue Earth County Home Occupation Zoning Standards
Some RestrictionsBlue Earth County Code § 24-326(a), (b)
Level I home occupations shall comply with the following:(1)Level I home occupations shall be conducted entirely within the dwelling, carried on by the inhabitants with no more than three outside employees. ... (3)The level I home occupations shall not exceed 1,000 square feet of floor space. ... (8)The operation of the home occupation shall begin no earlier than 8:00 a.m. and end no later than...
Signage Rules
A Level I home occupation sign in unincorporated Blue Earth County is capped at one and one-half square feet, non-illuminated and attached to the dwelling, while a Level II home occupation may use a larger, still non-illuminated sign up to 32 square feet anywhere on the property, under section 24-326.
Blue Earth County Home Occupation Sign Limits
Light RestrictionsBlue Earth County Code § 24-326(a)(6), (b)(5)
Level I home occupations shall comply with the following: ... (6)Allowable signage shall be limited to one sign, one and one-half square feet, non-illuminated, and attached to the dwelling. ... (b)Level II home occupation. Level II home occupations shall comply with the following: ... (5)Allowable signage shall be limited to a 32-square-foot sign, nonilluminated, and located on the property.
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