Laws and rules in Minnesota
The state laws and rules behind zoning, shoreland, septic, and floodplains.
Minnesota Statutes
The full text of Minnesota state law, searchable and browsable by chapter. Use it for statutes on property, drainage, zoning, easements, eminent domain and local government.
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- Minnesota shoreland setback and lot size standardsThe state minimum shoreland standards: lot sizes and structure setbacks from the ordinary high water level for each lake class. Local ordinances can be stricte…
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- Minn. Stat. Ch. 394 County Planning and ZoningThe law that lets counties adopt zoning, subdivision and land use controls outside cities.
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- DEED Minnesota Site LocatorState business site and building search for Minnesota, including shovel-ready and rail-served industrial sites.
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- Landlords and Tenants: Rights and ResponsibilitiesThe state handbook on Minnesota rental law: leases, deposits, repairs, entry, evictions and local rental licensing.
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- League of Minnesota CitiesGuidance and model ordinances for Minnesota cities, including zoning, utility franchises, annexation, open meeting law, publication requirements and city admin…
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- League of Minnesota Cities Gas and Electric Utility FranchisingGuidance on Minnesota city utility franchise rules and franchise fees, with gas and electric utility model ordinances and sample fee ordinances.
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- Minn. Rules Ch. 6120 Shoreland and Wild RiversStatewide minimum shoreland standards (lake classes, setbacks, lot sizes) that local ordinances must meet.
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About laws and rules
State statutes, agency rules, and local ordinances govern land use, permitting, and environmental requirements. Select the state and local jurisdiction relevant to your question.