Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Dovray, Minnesota

Rules another office applies inside Dovray

Dovray does not set these itself; the county, a health district or the state does, and they apply to every address inside its limits.

• Building code adoptedAdopted (with conditions)

  Code-governed construction inside Dovray city.

  • The State Building Code does not apply to agricultural buildings except for the stated state-inspection or rulemaking exceptions.

  “The State Building Code is the standard that applies statewide”

• InspectionsRequired

  Work inside Dovray city for which a building permit is issued.

  • Required inspections are determined by the building official and applicable code chapters.
  • A final inspection is required for all work for which a permit is issued.

  “A final inspection shall be made for all work for which a permit is issued.”

• Certificate of occupancyRequired

  Buildings and structures inside Dovray city subject to Minnesota Rules 1300.0220.

  • A municipality has the option of requiring certificates for U occupancies, accessory structures constructed under the International Residential Code, and used manufactured homes moved into or within a jurisdiction.
  • Existing lawful occupancy as of code adoption may continue without change.

  “No building or structure shall be used or occupied”

• Who permits septicMixed (with conditions)

  SSTS inside Dovray city: Murray County administers unless Dovray administers a conforming SSTS ordinance.

  • A city that administers an SSTS ordinance must effectively administer and enforce an ordinance conforming to Chapter 7082 and at least as strict as the county ordinance.
  • The current Dovray administrator was not established from an official Dovray ordinance or program page.

  “All counties must adopt and implement SSTS ordinances”

• Septic permitRequired

  New and replacement subsurface sewage treatment systems inside Dovray city.

  • The local administering authority is Dovray if it has a conforming program; otherwise Murray County.
  • The local unit of government may require permits for all or certain SSTS repairs.

  “Permits must be required for all new construction and replacement.”

• Septic inspectionRequired

  New and replacement subsurface sewage treatment systems inside Dovray city.

  • The required construction-inspection program must specify inspection frequency, times, protocol, and procedures when inspection cannot be completed timely.
  • The current Dovray administrator was not established from an official local program source.

  “A compliance inspection [...] must be conducted:”

• Agricultural exemptionAvailable (with conditions)

  Agricultural buildings inside Dovray city, for State Building Code applicability.

  • The exception is limited to state inspections required or rulemaking authorized by Minnesota Statutes sections 103F.141, 216C.19 subdivision 9, and 326B.36, and to the stated skylight-panel requirement.

  “The State Building Code does not apply to agricultural buildings except:”

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Dovray or Murray County directly.

• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-built residential work inside Dovray city.
• Local zoning — Land inside Dovray city limits.
• Zoning districts — Land inside Dovray city limits.
• Minimum dwelling size — Dwellings inside Dovray city.
• Minimum lot size — Lots inside Dovray city.

Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.