Administrative review process.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 550.1830
in effect550.1830. - Administrative review process.
(a) In general. The zoning administrator, in consultation with the planning director, shall approve or deny such application. The zoning administrator may impose such conditions and require such guarantees deemed reasonable and necessary to protect the public interest and to ensure compliance with the standards and purposes of this zoning ordinance and policies of the comprehensive plan.
(b) Submittal requirements. In addition to the general application requirements of Chapter 525, Administration and Procedures, the applicant shall submit the following:
(1) Scaled schematic drawings and photographic perspectives showing the structure and the placement of the wind energy conversion system.
(2) A written certification from a licensed structural engineer that the structure has the structural integrity to carry the weight and wind loads of the wind energy conversion system and have minimal vibration impacts on the structure.
(3) An analysis from a licensed engineer showing how the wind energy conversion system shall be designed, constructed and operated in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, standards and ordinances.
(4) A written certification from a licensed engineer confirming that the wind energy conversion system is designed to not cause electrical, radio frequency, television and other communication signal interference.
(5) Sufficient information demonstrating that the wind energy conversion system shall be used primarily to reduce on-site consumption of electricity, including but not limited to a complete listing of on-site electrical demands.
(6) Written evidence that the electric utility service provider that serves the proposed site has been informed of the applicant's intent to install a wind energy conversion system, unless the applicant does not plan, and so states so in the application, to connect the system to the electricity grid.
(7) Written certification from a licensed engineer stating the wind power density for the specific site is Class 2 or greater as defined by the United States Department of Energy.
(c) Appeals. Notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter 525, Administration and Procedures, decisions of the zoning administrator regarding the administrative review of permitted wind energy conversion systems shall be subject to appeal to the city planning commission.
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_ARTXIIIWIENCOSY_550.1830ADREPRFetched: 11/2/2026