Housing with 1 to 3 units

Site plan review

This section explains how the site plan review rules work:

• A menu of options lists the design standards that promote high-quality physical development.
• Each design standard has a point value (points vary based on the goal).
• Builders choose what to incorporate into the design of the new home.
• A new home must earn a minimum number of points to get approved. 

The City made the first site plan review rules in 2005. At that time, home design quality was very different across neighborhoods. This update helps the rules fit today’s plans. It also makes the rules easier to use and enforce.

See current site plan review rules

See the points system guide

Relevant sections of the zoning code

These chapters of the zoning code and subdivision code may change under the proposed ordinance. They are being reviewed as part of the amendment:

• Chapter 535, Overlay Districts
• Chapter 540, Built Form Overlay Districts
• Chapter 545, Use Regulations
• Chapter 550, Development Standards
• Chapter 565, Definitions
• Chapter 598, Land Subdivision Regulations

Adoption process

• City Planning Commission Committee of the Whole - Date to be determined
• City Planning Commission - Date to be determined 
  This meeting includes the opportunity to provide testimony at a public hearing.
• Business, Housing & Zoning Committee - Date to be determined
• Minneapolis City Council - Date to be determined

Learn about the process

Effective date

To be determined.