Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Brown County, MN has not adopted the Minnesota State Building Codes.

The new Brown County, MN Zoning Ordinance contains specific requirements for a zoning permit to be issued. This revised ordinance with an effective date of December 27, 2018, is applicable to all the area of Brown County, outside the incorporated limits of municipalities  (See Brown County, MN Zoning Ordinance here). § 507.1 (Permits) mandates securing a zoning permit for erecting, altering or repairing a building if the cost is $2,500.

§ 507.5 (Accessibility) of the Zoning Ordinance pertains to accessibility requirements for persons with disabilities as stated in Minnesota State Building Code Chapter 1341. Brown County will employ or contract as needed a certified building official or accessibility specialist to enforce the provisions of Chapter 1341 only. 

Helpful resources for Brown County, Minnesota include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Brown County, MN Planning & Zoning department webpage
• PLRB, Ordinance and Law Coverage Discussion for Minnesota

Residential Building Code

Minnesota adopted a statewide mandatory residential code that will control. Authority for local amendments will be limited.See PLRB, Minnesota Building Codes for more information on state level codes.

Brown County adopted a code that is yet to be identified .Please contact PLRB if you would like us to research this for you.

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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: undetermined

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Brown County ? Undetermined

Commercial Building Code

Brown County adopted a code that is yet to be identified .Please contact PLRB if you would like us to research this for you.

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