DNR Shoreland Management Program (MN)
State rules for building near lakes and rivers (setbacks, lot sizes, vegetation), which counties and cities enforce through local shoreland ordinances.
DNR Shoreland Management Program
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What you can look up here
- ShorelandRules for property near lakes, rivers, and coastlines.
- ZoningWhat you can use the land for and how close to the lines you can build.
- Lakes and waterLake depth maps, water quality, public access, and public waters status.
About this resource
- Provided by
- Minnesota DNR (official)
- Covers
- All of Minnesota
- Link status
- Opened normally at the last check
- Link checked
- Oct 10, 2026
- Web address
- https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/waters/watermgmt_section/shoreland/index.html
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