Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

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10th Dec 2025
Date Published
28th Oct 2025

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Planning and Zoning for Detroit Lakes, MN

Largest Zones in Detroit Lakes, MN

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    The Zoning Map for the City of Detroit Lakes in MN divides the city’s real estate into zones differentiated according to land use and building regulations.

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    What is the Land Use Allocation in Detroit Lakes, MN?

    The following table illustrates how land is allocated for various uses within Detroit Lakes, MN as defined by city ordinances.

    Permitted Use TypePermitted Use Sub TypePercentageArea(sq. m)
    Parking9.56%1547.86
    Parking garage or lot9.56%1547.86
    Industrial23.62%3826.09
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)15.78%2555.65
    Mining, excavation and resource extraction2.15%348.41
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities14.06%2278.24
    Storage and warehouses23.62%3826.09
    Manufacturing15.78%2555.65
    Contractors office14.06%2278.24
    General industrial23.62%3826.09
    Residential55.67%9017.71
    Two family dwelling55.67%9017.71
    Mobile and floating homes5.68%919.99
    Multi family dwelling13.72%2222.33
    Dwellings (unspecified)60.80%9848.85
    Single family dwelling1.25%203.27
    Communal housing55.67%9017.71
    Mechanical14.06%2278.24
    Utility structures71.62%11602.28
    Communication towers14.06%2278.24
    Agriculture14.06%2278.24
    Agricultural and hunting14.06%2278.24
    Other80.54%13047.07
    Signage7.84%1270.44
    Accessory78.04%12641.75
    Multiple80.54%13047.07
    Retail9.56%1547.86
    Professional services1.71%277.41
    General retail74.86%12127.08
    Personal services15.78%2555.65
    Eating and drinking establishments9.56%1547.86
    Community79.47%12872.72
    Schools and universities72.23%11701.27
    Medical72.41%11730.19
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure22.83%3698.18
    Public, quasi-public, and government79.47%12872.72
    Lodging55.85%9046.62
    Bed & breakfast65.40%10594.48
    Hotel/motel9.56%1547.86
    Short term rental55.85%9046.62
    Commercial14.06%2278.24
    Professional office65.22%10565.56
    Entertainment16.57%2683.57
    Non-retail sales15.78%2555.65
    Automobile related uses23.62%3826.09
    General commercial23.62%3826.09
    Research and laboratory facilities14.06%2278.24