Right to Farm in Olmsted County, MN (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Olmsted County, Minnesota.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Olmsted County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Agricultural Zoning Protection
Olmsted County's A-1 Agricultural Protection District, the county's primary farmland zone in the unincorporated area, limits development to protect long-term farming. One farm dwelling is allowed per farm of at least 80 acres, one non-farm home on a qualifying non-farm lot, and general farming is a permitted use, not a conditional one.
Agricultural Zoning in Olmsted County
Some RestrictionsOlmsted County Code of Ordinances, Ch. 1400 § 5.00(A)
The purpose of this district is to maintain, conserve and enhance agricultural land, and natural habitat for plant and animal life. This district is intended to encourage long term agricultural uses and preserve prime agricultural farmland by restricting the location and density of non-farm dwellings and other non-farm land uses. ... a) Farm: One farm dwelling may be located on a farm. The defi...
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