Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Annandale, Minnesota

Annandale’s own rules

• Local zoningPresent (with conditions)

  Land inside Annandale city limits.

  • The City zoning chapter divides the City into zoning districts; current parcel zoning is determined by the Official Zoning Map.

  “For the purpose of this Chapter, the City is hereby divided into the following districts:”

• Zoning districtsPublished (with conditions)

  Zoning districts inside Annandale city limits.

  • The official zoning map is incorporated into the Code and is on file with the Zoning Administrator; the Official Zoning Map at City Hall is the final authority for current parcel zoning.

  “For the purpose of this Chapter, the City is hereby divided into the following districts: AG Agricultural District R-1 One Family Residential District R-2 One and Two Family Residential District R-3 Low Density Multi-Family Residential District R-4 Medium Density Multi-Family Residential District R-5 High Density Multi-Family Residential District R-6 Manufactured Home Park District R-7 Elderly Housing District C-1 Central Business District C-2 Central Business District - Fringe C-3 Highway Commercial District I-1 Industrial District”

• Manufactured homesLimited

  Manufactured home parks in the R-2 One and Two Family Residential District inside Annandale city limits.

  • The use is subject to Minnesota Statutes section 462.357, subdivision 1b, and the City's zoning performance standards for manufactured home parks.

  “Manufactured home park per M.S. 462.357, Subd 1b, subject to the City’s zoning performance standards for manufactured home parks.”

• Permit processPartial

  Rezoning applications inside Annandale city limits.

  • Requested information must be submitted at least 30 days before the Planning Commission meeting at which the permit is reviewed.
  • The applicant submits a Land Use Application and fee under the City's Fee Schedule; the Planning Commission holds a public hearing and recommends approval, denial, or conditional approval before Council action.

  application submission deadline: >= 30 days before Planning Commission meeting (Refer to the Application Deadlines and Hearing Dates document for specific deadlines.)

  “All requested information must be submitted at least thirty (30) days before the Planning Commission meeting in which the permit is to be reviewed.”

Rules another office applies inside Annandale

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

• Minimum lot sizeSpecified

  One-family dwellings in the R-1 One Family Residential District inside Annandale city limits.

  • Lots platted before 1981 must be at least 9,000 square feet; lots platted before 1969 must be at least 7,100 square feet.
  • Lots platted before 1969 must be at least 50 feet wide; otherwise minimum lot width is 75 feet.

  minimum lot area: 10000 square feet (Lots platted before 1981: at least 9,000 square feet; lots platted prior to 1969: at least 7,100 square feet.) · minimum lot width: 75 feet (Lots platted before 1969: at least 50 feet wide.)

  “Lot Size: 10,000 square feet, except lots platted before 1981 shall be at least 9,000 square feet and lots platted prior to 1969 shall be at least 7,100 square feet Lot Width: 75 feet, except lots platted before 1969 shall be at least 50 feet wide.”

• SetbacksSpecified

  Structures in the R-1 One Family Residential District inside Annandale city limits.

  • Lots platted before 1969 have a rear-yard setback of 25% of lot depth.
  • Rear-half accessory buildings on internal lots may be 5 feet from side and rear property lines; dog kennels and dog houses must be in the rear yard and at least 15 feet from side and rear property lines.
  • Structures over 30 feet tall require 5 additional feet to the minimum side yard for each additional 10 feet of height.

  front setback: 30 feet · rear setback: 20 feet (Lots platted before 1969: 25% of lot depth.) · internal side setback: 10 feet · corner side setback: 20 feet

  “Front: 30 feet Rear: 20 feet, except lots platted before 1969 shall have a rear yard setback of 25% of lot depth. Side, internal lot: 10 feet Side, corner lot: 20 feet”

• Lot coverageSpecified

  Lots in the R-1 One Family Residential District inside Annandale city limits.

  • Lots platted before 1969 may have 50% lot coverage.

  maximum lot coverage: <= 35 percent (Lots platted before 1969 may have 50% lot coverage.)

  “Land to Building Ratio: The lot area occupied by structures shall not exceed 35% of the total lot area, except lots platted before 1969 may have 50% lot coverage.”

• Building heightSpecified

  Buildings in the R-1 One Family Residential District inside Annandale city limits.

  • Structures exceeding 30 feet, measured from the highest natural ground elevation in contact with the structure, need 5 additional feet to the minimum side yard for each additional 10 feet of height.
  • Accessory buildings may not exceed the principal-building height or 20 feet, whichever is less.

  maximum building height: 35 feet (Accessory buildings may not exceed the principal-building height or 20 feet, whichever is less.)

  “Maximum Height: 35 feet. Structures exceeding 30 feet in height, measured from the highest natural ground elevation in contact with the structure, shall require 5 additional feet to the required minimum side yard for each additional 10 feet of height.”

Still unanswered

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

• Building permit — Construction inside Annandale city limits.
• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-built housing inside Annandale city limits.
• Building code adopted — Construction inside Annandale city limits.
• Inspections — Construction inside Annandale city limits.
• Certificate of occupancy — Occupancy of construction inside Annandale city limits.

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.