• Residential zoning permit application
• Building plans for accessory structures*
  • Include elevation to verify size and height requirements and proposed exterior finish.
• Site Plan  
  
  • Accessory structures (sheds) - Show location and dimensions of existing and proposed structure(s) and setbacks from property lines.
  • Driveways/patio/parking pad – Show setbacks from property lines and driveway measurements.
  • Fences – Show location of the proposed fence with height, length and building material identified.
  • Deck – show location and area of existing and proposed structures and setbacks from property lines

Expose property pins for proposed projects if you are near the minimum setback. 

* For structures over 200 square feet:

• 2 sets of construction plans are required 
• A building permit application must also be filled out

Staff will:

• Review the application for compliance with land-use and other applicable code regulations. 
• Make any notes on the plan for your information.  
• Email you when the application is approved and ready to be paid for and picked up.

$29

• Fences
• Driveways
• Parking pad
• Sheds (up to 200 square feet)  

Based on valuation

• Accessory structures that are larger than 200 square feet
• Decks that are attached or taller than 30 inches

Electrical work requires a separate permit.  

Accessory structure info sheet

A permit is required to build or replace an accessory structure. Accessory structures can be a shed, garage, or gazebo.

City code regulations include but are not limited to:

• Size – determined by your lot size  
• Exterior design and materials
• Shall be compatible with the dwelling unit and be similar in appearance from an aesthetic, building material and architectural standpoint.
• Construction plans only for Structures 200 square feet or larger
• Floor plan must show:
• proposed size,
• window and door openings,
• header sizes over openings,
• size, spacing and direction of rafter material.
• Cross section must show
• footage and floor design,
• wall and roof construction
• materials used.
• Elevations must show
• front and side view indicating height of structure.

• Location -  rear or side yards (not on double fronted lots),
• Setbacks
• Side - 5 feet or 10 feet if larger than 200 square feet
• Rear - 10 feet
• Height - determined by the height of the principal structure or 18 feet whichever is more restrictive.

Driveway info sheet

A permit is required to build, replace or expand (if permitted) a driveway, parking pad or patio. 

City code regulations include but are not limited to:

• Lot coverage – 40% maximum for residential properties not on the water 
  
  • This means that buildings, driveways, patios and other hard services can cover up to 40% of your lot area
• Setback
  
  • Driveways and vehicles – 5 feet from property lines
• Materials
  
  • Pavers, concrete, or bituminous surface
  • Gravel driveways are not allowed 
• Curb cut 
  
  • One curb cut per residential property 
  • 24 feet maximum width in the right-of-way.
• You may also need a Ramsey County driveway permit if you live on a county road.

Fence info sheet

A permit is required for any new or expanding fence project in the city.

City code regulations include but are not limited to:

• Location - on, but not over property lines (with a signed neighbors’ agreement).
• "Finished" side of the fence must face outward.
• Height 
  
  • Side and rear yards - no taller than 6 feet (not on double fronted lots).
  • Front yards – no taller than 4 feet
    

Deck info sheet

A permit is required for all decks including those that are not attached to a building and which are less than 30 inches above adjacent grade.