Installation and maintenance of landscape materials.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 550.730
in effect550.730. - Installation and maintenance of landscape materials.
Installation and maintenance of all landscape materials shall comply with the following standards:
(1) Areas to be landscaped shall be prepared and improved as specified by current Minnesota Department of Transportation standards for soil preparation and drainage.
(2) All landscape materials shall be installed to current industry standards.
(3) Maintenance and replacement of landscape materials shall be the responsibility of the applicant or property owner including the maintenance of any trees planted in the public right-of-way. An adequate water supply shall be indicated in the site plan. Landscape maintenance should incorporate environmentally sound management practices, including the following:
a. The use of water and energy efficient systems such as drip irrigation.
b. Pruning primarily for plant health and replacing dead materials annually.
c. Anticipating and allowing plant community succession.
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_ARTVSIPLREST_550.730INMALAMAFetched: 11/2/2026