Porches and decks.
Saint Paul Legislative Code § 63.105
in effectSec. 63.105. - Porches and decks.
(a) An open, uncovered porch or deck up to two (2) feet above the adjacent grade is considered landscaping and is not subject to setback or lot coverage requirements.
(b) An open, uncovered porch or deck more than two (2) feet above the adjacent grade and attached to a principal building is subject to setback and lot coverage requirements for the principal structure with the following exceptions.
(1) An open, uncovered porch or deck that is up to thirty (30) inches above the adjacent grade may project up to five (5) feet into a required front yard and is not subject to lot coverage requirements.
(2) An open, uncovered porch or deck up to eight (8) feet above the adjacent grade may project up to five (5) feet into a required rear yard and is not subject to lot coverage requirements.
(c) An open, uncovered porch or deck more than two (2) feet above the adjacent grade and attached to an accessory building is subject to all setback requirements for an accessory building and building lot coverage requirements.
(d) An open, covered porch may project up to five (5) feet into a required front yard and is subject to side setback, rear setback, and lot coverage requirements.
(Ord 23-43, § 4, 10-18-23)
Source: City of Saint Paul, Minnesota, City Charter, Legislative Code and Administrative Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mn/st._paul/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIILECO_TITVIIIZOCO_CH63ZOCOEGGEAP_ARTI63.100.GEPRPEST_S63.105PODEFetched: 11/1/2026