Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Minnesota

State Statute vs Municipal Ordinance

I want to know who has the ruling authority, the State or a municipality. If there is a State statute relating to an issue, can the local municipality further restrict the issue, or is the State the law. I have an issue in question where the State passed a Statute concerning the rebuilding, maintenance or repair of a non conforming structure. But my local municipality has gone further than what the State says and has added further restrictions that are outside of the State statute. So can I follow the State statute or must I conform to the local municipality?


Asked on 11/01/04, 4:24 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
David Kelly-952-544-6356 Kelly Law Office

Re: State Statute vs Municipal Ordinance

In general the city or county can be more restrictive. You still should consult a competent attorney about this, since there are certainly some reasonability requirements.

You could get a much better answer to your question in a full consult with all the details on the table.

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Answered on 11/02/04, 10:47 am


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