Definitions beginning with V.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 565.230
in effect565.230. - Definitions beginning with V.
Variance. Departure from the literal requirements of this zoning ordinance where practical difficulties exist because of special conditions or circumstances unique to a site.
Vehicle. A vehicle shall include the following:
a. Commercial vehicle. A motor vehicle designed and registered as a truck and licensed under the motor carrier laws of the State of Minnesota for the transportation of property but not persons, or a motor vehicle designed primarily for the movement of property or special purpose equipment, or a motor vehicle that is designed to carry ten (10) or more persons or any number of persons for a fee. Commercial vehicle includes vehicles commonly called trucks, delivery vans, buses, taxicabs, limousines, and other similar vehicles.
b. Inoperable vehicle. A vehicle that is abandoned or lacking vital component parts essential to its mechanical functioning, including but not limited to the engine, drive train, and wheels; or a vehicle that is so mechanically defective as to be unsafe for operation; or a vehicle that does not display a current license plate, current license tab, or current registration.
c. Motor vehicle. A vehicle that has its own motive power and that is used for the transportation of people or goods on streets. Motor vehicle includes passenger automobiles, trucks and commercial vehicles, and recreational vehicles with motive power, except electric-assisted bicycles and motorized bicycles as defined by Minnesota Statutes, Section 169.011.
d. Passenger automobile. A motor vehicle designed to carry less than ten (10) persons, including the driver. Passenger automobile includes vehicles commonly called cars, minivans, passenger vans, sport utilities, motorcycles and pickups, and that is not a commercial vehicle.
e. Recreational vehicle. A vehicle with or without motive power, which is designed for sport or recreational use or which is designed for human occupancy on an intermittent basis. Recreational vehicles include, but are not limited to, snowmobiles, boats, trailers, motor homes, campers, all-terrain vehicles and similar items for personal recreation.
(Ord. No. 2025-023, § 93, 5-15-2025)
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_CH565DE_565.230DEBEVFetched: 11/2/2026