Overview

The land use rezoning study led to a new, streamlined zoning code with fewer chapters.

It includes:

• Code text and map updates
• New primary zoning districts for all properties in the City

Related information

• Minneapolis 2040 Plan, Land Use Rezoning
• Minneapolis zoning code
• Land use rezoning policies of Minneapolis 2040 ordinances (2023-00172)

Goals of the amendment

• Align land use regulations with the goals of Minneapolis 2040 comprehensive plan.
  • Climate change resilience
  • Clean environment 
  • Affordable and accessible housing
  • Complete neighborhoods
  • More residents and jobs 
  • Eliminate disparities

• Make the zoning ordinance more user-friendly with:
  • Fewer zoning districts overall
  • Simpler, more general descriptions of what's allowed
  • Fewer cases where you need special approval to use a property in a certain way

Meetings

City Planning Commission Committee of the Whole

• April 13, 2023 - CPED staff discussed changes made to the staff-recommended code text and maps since the beginning of the public review period on January 12, 2023.
• March 9, 2023 – Staff discussed zoning ordinance revisions intended to implement the future land use policies of Minneapolis 2040.
• February 9, 2023 - Staff presented content on a selection of specific uses and how they are addressed in the draft zoning ordinance
• January 12, 2023 – This meeting indicates the start of the 45-day public review period for the Land Use Rezoning Study. 
• August 18, 2022 – Staff presented an update on the project including information on proposed new primary districts, overlay district changes, commercial use standards, use tables, and code structure.
• March 10, 2022 – Staff gave an overview of the process to come, highlighting key considerations and a general timeline of the work.