Building Setbacks & Zoning in Scott County, MN (2026)

3 rules for unincorporated Scott County, Minnesota.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Scott County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Setback Rules

Scott County zones unincorporated townships under Zoning Ordinance No. 3. In the RR-2 Rural Residential district, principal buildings need a 150-foot front setback from a county/state road centerline, 30-foot side yards, and a 60-foot rear.

Scott County Building Setback Requirements

Some Restrictions

Scott County Zoning Ordinance No. 3, RR-2 Rural Residential District (District Performance Standards)

Side Yard Setback: 30'. Lots of record less than 2 acres, 15'. ... Rear Yard Setback: 60'. Lots of record less than 2 acres, 30'.

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Structure Height Limits

Scott County's RR-2 Rural Residential district caps principal buildings at 35 feet under Zoning Ordinance No. 3. Detached accessory buildings scale with lot size, from 18 feet on sub-acre lots to 24 feet on large parcels.

Scott County Structure Height Limits

Some Restrictions

Scott County Zoning Ordinance No. 3, RR-2 Rural Residential District

Principal Building Height: 35'

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Lot Coverage Limits

Scott County caps impervious lot coverage at 30% in the RR-2 Rural Residential district under Zoning Ordinance No. 3. Shoreland lots near lakes follow the stricter state 25% impervious limit under MN Rules Ch. 6120.

Scott County Lot Coverage & Impervious Limits

Some Restrictions

Scott County Zoning Ordinance No. 3, RR-2 Rural Residential District

Impervious Lot Coverage: No more than 30% of the lot.

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

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