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Setbacks and Building Limits in R -1 Zones Page 1 of 3 Falcon ifeigl ts, JVlinnesota Zoning Home City Zoning Map Do I need a Permit? How, do-I..get a Permit? Setbacks in R -1 Lot Coverage in R -1* Garages Fences* Site Plans* Permit Forms* Construction Storm Water Permit Consumer Alert City Map* Falcon_HeightsHome Page *These pages are under construction This page will print with a white background. Building Permits • Zoning Information Falcon Heights Zoning and Permit Information Setbacks and Building Limits in R -1 Measurements :: Setbacks :: Height Limit :: Lot Coverage :: e=xamples Measurements e Unless otherwise noted, all distances are minimum requirements. e Setback measurements are always taken at a right angle from the adjacent property line or public right of way to the outermost portion of the structure, including overhangs. e Setback measurements are taken from the property line, not from the curb or edge of pavements. o It is the responsibility of the owner to determine the location of the property line. o Property stakes are usually located in the soil at the four corners of the property. These may be difficult to locate; a metal detector may help. o A metal detector is available for loan at City Hall, free of charge. Setbacks Front 30 feet Side 5 feet Side (for a corner lot, on the side that faces the street) 200/0 of the lot width Rear 30 feet Maximum Height: 25 feet or 2 stories, whichever is less e Height measurement is from grade. e Dormers, towers, cupolas, chimneys and flagpoles not included. Lot Coverage in R -1 In Falcon Heights, there are limits to the percentage of a lot that may be covered up with buildings, decks, driveways, patios, sidewalks or any kind of impervious (paved) surface. In R -1 (Single Family Residential) zones, the lot coverage limit depends on how big the lot is. Lot Area (in square feet) Maximum Impervious Lot Coverage http : / /www.ei.falcon- heights.mn.us /zoning /setbacks_r1.html 5/19/2004