Overview

Planning and zoning are our tools for managing change and growth in the City.

• Land use planning is about deciding how the City should grow over time.
• Zoning sets the rules for making the plan happen.

City land use plans

• Are developed with public input
• Help us decide where to build homes, create job, put transportation options and more
• Include recommended policies and actions

The zoning code, also known as zoning ordinances

• Guides how we use and develop property in Minneapolis
• Includes zoning maps and zoning text
• Aligns with the City's comprehensive plan
• Changes over time