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EDINA, MN, TEAR DOWN REGULATIONS (AI Summary) <br />Edina, MN, regulates tear-downs through strict residential redevelopment ordinances <br />requiring neighborhood meetings for projects within 300 feet, construction management <br />plans, $2,500 escrows, and, as of 2026, updated tree protection rules. New homes must <br />match the elevation of the original home within one foot and follow strict, updated tree <br />replacement guidelines. <br />City of Edina, MN (.gov) +4 <br />Key Aspects of the Edina Tear-down and Redevelopment Ordinance: <br />• Neighborhood Notification & Meetings: Permit holders must notify neighbors <br />within 300 feet and host a meeting before demolition begins. <br />• Construction Regulations: <br />o Hours: Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; No work on <br />Sundays/Holidays. <br />o Management: A Construction Management Plan must be submitted to hold <br />builders accountable. <br />o Safety & Dust: 4-foot safety fencing is required around excavations, along <br />with active dust control. <br />• Rebuild Constraints (Setbacks & Height): <br />o Elevation: New homes must not have a flrst-fioor elevation more than one <br />foot higher than the home that was torn down. <br />o Setbacks: Speciflc, strict setbacks exist for front yards, side yards, and near <br />waterbodies. <br />• Tree Preservation: Updated in 2026, the ordinance requires replacing, or paying to <br />replace, trees removed during development, with penalties if not followed. <br />• Historic Preservation: Special rules apply to the Country Club District under <br />the Heritage Preservation Ordinance. <br /> <br />13