Decks and patios in setback areas.
Saint Paul Legislative Code § 68.245
in effectSec. 68.245. - Decks and patios in setback areas.
Decks and at-grade patios may encroach into the required setbacks from the ordinary high water level and blufflines when consistent with divisions 6 and 7, provided that the deck or patio does not extend into the bluff impact zone, the encroachment of the deck or patio into the required setback area does not exceed fifteen (15) percent of the required structure setback, and the area of the deck or patio that extends into the required setback area occupies no more than 25 percent of the total area between the required setback and the fifteen (15) percent using the formula: [Required setback depth (feet) x 0.15 x lot width (feet) at the required structure setback x 0.25 = maximum total area]. See Figure 68.245.
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Figure 68.245. Deck and Patio Encroachment
(Ord. No. 25-72, § 1, 12-10-25)
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_CH68ZOCOLOMARICOOVDI_ARTII68.200.MRMIRICOCRAROVDI_DIV468.240.PESTPRFA_S68.245DEPASEARFetched: 11/1/2026