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Summarized Ordinance Information:
The topics listed below are intended as a guide to City Ordinances which are frequently asked about. This is not the full ordinance, it is only a guide. Every effort is made to keep this information up to date, but information may still be posted from time to time that is no longer accurate. In the event of a conflict between the information below and City Ordinances, the City's Official Ordinances shall prevail.

Accessory Structures

What size residential accessory structure (garage/shed) may I build, and are there any other requirements I should know about?

To find this answer you need to know your zoning district and then consult one of the following two charts for the specific requirements. If you do not know your Zoning District, please contact City Hall at 763-427-4589.

Animals (cows, horses, and other farm animals)

Where are cows, horses and other farm animals permitted?

An animal regulations information sheet (which includes descriptions of farm/large animals) has been provided to assist in answering this question, but animals generally are allowed as follows:

Lot Size*	Animal Type Classification	SA/A-1	R-2	R-3, R-4	R1, R1S, RO, RM, R-6, R-12, R-24, VM
2-4.9 ac	Farm Animals	CUP	CUP	CUP	Not permitted
2-4.9 ac	Large Animals	CUP	CUP	CUP	Not permitted
5+ ac	Farm Animals	Permitted	CUP	Permitted	Not permitted
5+ ac	Large Animals	Permitted	CUP	Permitted	Not permitted

Driveways (residential)

What are the requirements for residential driveways? A driveway permit is required prior to construction of or modification to a driveway. A permit is not required to resurface an existing driveway if the location, width and other features of the driveway do not change.

Lot Use	Driveways Less than 150 feet long	Driveways More than 150 feet long
Agricultural	12' wide gravel*	16' wide gravel*
Residential	12' wide hard surface**	12' wide hard surface** with 2' wide gravel shoulder on each side

*Gravel surfaces shall be a minimum of 6" thick with a Class 5 aggregate base or 100% crushed limestone (recycled concrete/bituminous are not permitted).

**Hard surfaces shall be a minimum 4" thick concrete with 2" bituminous pavement and a 6" thick Class 5 aggregate base (recycled concrete/bituminous is allowed for base).

Septic Systems

Is a point of sale septic system inspection required?

A point of sale inspection is not required but is encouraged. The City does require that septic systems be pumped and inspected at least once every three years and that a septic card (available at City Hall) be completed at the time of each pumping/inspection, signed by the septic inspector and returned to City Hall.

Note: In the event of a conflict between the answers to frequently asked questions above, the City's Official Ordinances shall prevail.

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