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Home My WebLink Aboutaccessory bldg info � . s , , � g-01V� RESIDENTIAL O , � ACCESSORY BUILDINGS y ��C' www.ci.orono.mn.us `� � 952-249-4620 t'�xESHo�`�` PERMIT A permit is required for all accessory structures. An application packet may be obtained on the City's website (www.ci.orono.mn.us)or at the City offices. DESIGN Accessory structures 120 square feet or larger located on lots of less than 2 acres must be consistent in design and color with the principal structure (house). Garages located within the rear yard on lots that have frontage on a lake must have windows or other ornamental, architectural features on the wall facing the street or private road. S¢E Mauimum Individual Accessory Maximum Allowed Total Footprint Lot Area Building Footprint of All Accessory Bu*Idings on a Pro e 0.00--1.99 acres 1,000 s uare feet 2,000 s uare feet 2.00--3.00 acres 1,200 s uare feet 2,400 s uare feet 3.01--3.50 acres 1,400 s uare feet 2,800 s uare feet 3.51--4.00 acres 1,600 s uare feet 3,200 s uare feet 4.01-4.50 acres 1,800 s uare feet 3,600 s uare feet 4.51--5.00 acres 2,000 s uare feet 4,000 s uare feet 5.01--6.00 acres 2,200 s uare feet 4,400.s uare feet 6.01-7.00 acres 2,400 s uare feet 4,800 s uare feet 7.01-8.00 acres 2,600 s uare feet 5,200 s uare feet 8.01--9.00 acres 2,800 s uare feet 5,600 s uare feet 9.01 or more 3,000 s uare feet 6,000 s uare feet *Only one accessory building may exceed 1,000 square feet. NUMBER Absent any other zoning requirements there is no limit on the number of accessory buildings per property, STRUCTURAL COVERAGEIMASSING Properties less than 2 acres in size are subject to a 15 percent structural coverage limitation. (See the Structural Coverage information sheet.) HARDCOVER Properties located in Tier 1 though Tier 5 within the Stormwater Quality Overlay District are subject to hardcover regulations. These are typically properties within 1,000 feet of lakes or 300 feet of certain creeks. (See the Hardcover information sheet.) Reference: City Code Sections 7&1279, 78-1288, 78-1404. 78- This is an information sheet.Every effort has been made to 1405, 78-1435 through 1438 insure the accuracy of the i►�fom►ation contained herein; however,if any information is not consistent with provisions of January 2013 the City Code, the Code provisions will prevail. Page 1 of 4 � � R • WELLS&SEPTIC SYSTEMS An accessory building must be at least 3 feet (including overhangs) from a well; 20 feet from the drainfieltl and 10 feet from other parts of the septic system. LOCATION An accessory building must be at least 10 feet from the house (including a deck or overhang) and 10 feet from any other structure. It may not be placed in a drainage, utility or similar easement. '�Non-lakeshore lots: An accessory building may not be placed closer to the street than the house. On a corner lot this requirement applies to the narrower street frontage regardless of which frontage the front of the house faces or the address of the house; principal building setbacks may be required, Special setbacks and approval apply to a "through lot" (a lot with a street to both the front antl back.) Contact the Planning antl Zoning Department for more information, Setbacks for an accesso buildin of less than 750 s uare feet Zoning District Interior Side Street Side* Garage- Other- Rear Rear R-1 A 10' 35' 10' 5' R-1 B 10' 15"`* 10' S' LR-1A 10' S0' 10' 5' LR-1 B 10' 35' 10' S' LR-1 C or LR-1 C-1 10' 15'** 10' 5' RR-1A 10' 100' 10' 5' RR-1 B 10' 50' 10' 5' Setbacks for an accesso buildin of 750 to 1,000 s uare feet Zonin District Interior Side Street Side* Rear R-1 A 15' 35' 15' R-1 B 15' 15'** 15' LR-1 A 15' 50' 15' LR-1 B 15' 35' 15' LR-1 C or LR-1 C-1 15' 15'** 15' RR-1 A 15' 100' 15' RR-1 B 15' 50' 15' Setbacks for an accesso buildin of more than 1,000 s uare feet Zonin District Interior Side Street Side* Rear R-1 A 30' 35' 15' R-1 B 30' 30' 15' LR-1 A 30' 50' 50' LR-1 B 30' 35' 30 LR-1 C or LR-1 C-1 30' 30' 30' RR-1 A 50' 100' 100' RR-1 B 30' 50' 50' 'This setback applies to unimproved street right-of-ways as well as to improved streets.*'Must be 30 feet if a detached garage with overhead door facing the street side. Reference: City Code Sections 78-1279, 78-1288, 78-1404. 78- This is an information sheet. Every effort has been made to 1405, 78-1435 through 1438 insure the accuracy of the information contained herein; however,if any information is not consistent with provisions of January 2013 the City Code, the Code provisions will prevail. Page 2 of 4 . � , ► � Lakeshore lots: An accessory building may be placed closer to the street than the house. An accessory building other than a garage must comply with the street setback for a primary structure. These setbacks are: RR-1A, 100 feet; LR- 1 A and RR-1 B, 50 feet; LR-1 B and LR-1 C 30 feet. A detached garage may be placed 10 feet from the street lot line as long as the overhead door faces to the side or rear(i.e. away from the street). Lakeshore setback for an accesso buildin of an size Lake Ci Sewer Se tic S stem Classen 150' 150' Dicke 150' 150' Forest 75' 75' F�ench lower basin 150' 150' Lon 75' 100' L diard 150' 150' Minnetonka 75' 75' Tana er 75' 100' An accessory building may not be placed lakeward of the average lakeshore setback. This is a line drawn between the most lakeward points of the houses on either side of the property. A grade-level deck (a.k.a. a deck less than 6' in height including railings) may extend into the average lakeshore setback. � � � —� AV RAGE LAKESHORE 5 7 CK � LAKE Reference: Ciry Code Sections 78-1279, 78-1288, 78-1404. 78- This is an information sheet Every effort has been made to 1405, 78-1435 through 1438 insure the accuracy of the information contained herein; however,if any information is not consistent with provisions of January 2013 the City Code, the Code provisions will prevail. Page 3 of 4 � , � . Lakeshore lots, continued � Setbacks for an accesso buildin of less than 750 s uare feet Zonin District Interior Side Street Side* LR-1 A 10' 50' LR-1 B 10' 35' LR-1 C or LR-1 C-1 10' 15'*" RR-1 A 10' 100' RR-1 B 10' 50' Setbacks for an accesso buildin of 750 to 1,000 s uare feet Zonin District Interior Side Street Side* LR-1 A 15' 50' LR-1 B 15' 35' LR-1 C or LR-1 C-1 15' 15'*" RR-1 A 15' 100' RR-1 B 15' 50' Setbacks for an accesso buildin of more than 1,000 s uare feet Zonin District Interior Side Street Side* LR-1 A 30' 50' LR-1 B 30' 35' LR-1 C or LR-1 C-1 30' 30' RR-1 A 50' 100' RR-1 B 30' 50' *In addition to improved streets,this setback applies to unimproved street right of ways(sometimes called fire lanes). *"Must be 30 feet if a detached garage with overhead door facing the street side. HEIGHT The maximum height of an accessory structure is the limited to the height of the house or 30 feet, whichever is less. (See the Building Height information sheet to determine how building height is calculated.) WETLANDS If there is a wetland on the property where the accessory building is proposed or within 50 feet on adjacent property, obtain a copy of the information sheet"Construction Near Wetlands" to find out what steps may need to be completed before a permit application will be accepted. PLUMBING A toilet and sink may be installed in an accessory building but a shower/bathtub and/or guest house requires a conditional use permit. PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE REQUIRED There must be a house on the property before an accessory building (including docks)can be constructed. FOR MORE INFORMATION Referenced information sheets as well as the zoning map can be viewed at the City's website (www.ci.orono.mn.us)or at City offices, For additional information contact the Planning and Zoning Department at 952-249-4620 or planning@ci.orono.mn.us. Reference: City Code Sections 78-1279, 78-1288, 78-1404. 78- This is an information sheet.Every effort has 6een made to 1405, 78-1435 through 1438 insure the accuracy of the information contained herein; however,if any information is not consistent with provisions of January 2013 the City Code, the Code provisions will prevail. Page 4 of 4