What are the setback requirements in St. Paul, MN?
Last researched May 2026
Dimensional standards in St. Paul, MN
| RL — minimum front setback | 30 feet |
| RL — minimum side setback | 10 feet |
| RL — minimum rear setback | 25 feet |
| R1 — minimum front setback | 30 feet |
| R1 — minimum side setback | 10 feet |
| R1 — minimum rear setback | 25 feet |
| R2 — minimum front setback | 25 feet |
| R2 — minimum side setback | 8 feet |
| R2 — minimum rear setback | 25 feet |
| R3 — minimum front setback | 25 feet |
| R3 — minimum side setback | 6 feet |
| R3 — minimum rear setback | 25 feet |
| R4 — minimum front setback | 25 feet |
| R4 — minimum side setback | 4 feet |
| R4 — minimum rear setback | 25 feet |
| RT1 — minimum front setback | 25 feet |
| RT1 — minimum side setback | 9 feet |
| RT1 — minimum rear setback | 25 feet |
| RT2 — minimum front setback | 25 feet |
| RT2 — minimum side setback | 9 feet |
| RT2 — minimum rear setback | 25 feet |
| RM1 — minimum front setback | 25 feet |
| RM1 — minimum side setback | 9 feet |
| RM1 — minimum rear setback | 25 feet |
| RM2 — minimum front setback | 25 feet |
| RM2 — minimum side setback | 9 feet |
| RM2 — minimum rear setback | 25 feet |
| RM3 — minimum front setback | 25 feet |
| RM3 — minimum side setback | 9 feet |
| RM3 — minimum rear setback | 25 feet |
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What are the setback requirements in St. Paul, MN?
Setbacks vary by district. Examples — RL: 30 feet; RL: 10 feet; RL: 25 feet; R1: 30 feet. Always confirm the exact yard requirements for your district with St. Paul, MN.
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Setbacks vary by district — and your lot's actual yard requirements depend on its district and any overlays. The full St. Paul, MN report (or an address report for a specific parcel) confirms exactly what applies. First town report is free.
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