Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Dodge County, MN has not adopted the MN State Building Codes.

The Zoning Ordinance of Dodge County does require a zoning permit to be issued out of the Environmental Services Division for all structures erected, converted, enlarged, reconstructed, or altered. Except as provided by law, the jurisdiction of the zoning ordinance is not applicable to the incorporated limits of any city in Dodge County. The applicable sections of this ordinance can be found § 1.4 (Jurisdiction) and § 1.5 (Scope and Compliance). Specific zoning permit requirements can be found in § 18.12.1 (Zoning Permit Required). See pages 30-31 of Section 18 within this pdf document

Some townships require their signature on the form prior to turning it into the Zoning Office. 

Helpful resources for Dodge County, Minnesota include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Dodge County, MN Environmental Services 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.

Dodge 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 Dodge County ? Undetermined

Commercial Building Code

Dodge 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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