Principal entrance and pedestrian access.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 550.320
in effect550.320. - Principal entrance and pedestrian access.
(a) Single-, two-, and three-family dwellings. Single-, two-, and three-family dwellings shall include a principal entrance facing the front lot line. In dwellings with more than one (1) unit, providing all units access to a shared front facing entrance is encouraged. Subject to Table 540-22, Permitted Obstructions in Required Yards, the principal entrance and at least one (1) entrance for each dwelling unit shall be connected to the public sidewalk by a hard-surfaced walkway not less than three (3) feet in width and shall include stairs where needed. Where no public sidewalk exists, the walkway shall extend to the public street. The principal entrance may face a side lot line when part of a front vestibule or extended portion of the front facade, provided the entrance is located no further than eight (8) feet from the facade closest to the street.
(b) All other residential uses. Residential buildings shall be oriented so that at least one (1) principal entrance faces a public street. Clear and well-lighted walkways at least four (4) feet in width shall connect building entrances to the adjacent public sidewalk and to any parking facilities located on the site. In the case of a corner lot, the principal entrance shall face the front lot line.
Source: City of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Code of Ordinances, City Charter and Park and Recreation Board Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mn/minneapolis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=MICOOR_TIT20ZOCO_CH550DEST_ARTIIIGESTREUS_550.320PRENPEACFetched: 11/2/2026