Shed / Accessory-Structure Checker

Whether a shed or detached garage needs a permit and meets setbacks — in plain language.

Footprint (sq ft)

Height (ft)

Distance to side lot line (ft)

Distance to rear lot line (ft)

Fill in all four fields to check permit and setback compliance.

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Reference only. This is general information, not legal advice, and not engineering advice or an official determination of code compliance. These figures are hand-transcribed from public sources and may be inaccurate or out of date. Independently verify against the current code and with the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) before you build, buy, or file — you rely on these results at your own risk. Indexed from public Minneapolis municipal sources.