Code development

Our team leads the work to:

• Improve City rules for land use and development
• Put the Minneapolis 2040 plan into action

See Minneapolis 2040 implementation

Read more about zoning code amendments

Community planning

We lead policy creation and strategic planning work, including:

• The City's comprehensive plan
• Planning for the whole area and development projects led by the city

See Minneapolis 2040 policies

Learn more about planning and zoning

Land use, design and preservation

Our team:

• Reviews land use and historic preservation applications
• Reviews environmental studies
• Staffs the Planning Commission and Heritage Preservation Commission

Download applications and handouts

Learn about historic preservation in Minneapolis

Policy, research, and outreach (PRO)

Our team:

• Coordinates CPED's strategies on:
  • Housing
  • Inclusive economic development
• Leads data analysis that improves CPED’s:
  • Policies
  • Programs

Zoning administration and enforcement

Our team:

• Inspects new construction to make sure it follows land use plans
• Responds to questions and concerns about:
  • Zoning issues
  • Violations of zoning rules
• Checks building permits to make sure they follow zoning rules
• Staffs the Zoning Board of Adjustment

Contact the 311 Service Center for zoning questions or to report a violation