Restrictions.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 595.40
in effect595.40. - Restrictions.
For a period of one (1) year from the date of introduction of this ordinance on August 31, 2018, throughout the city of Minneapolis:
(1) New tobacco products shops. No zoning approval, building permit, or license shall be allowed or granted by any city department to establish a new principal use tobacco products shop in a location where one does not already exist.
(2) Exceptions. Subject to compliance with all applicable, existing ordinances:
a. License renewals shall be allowed during the interim ordinance period.
b. License transfers from one business to another business overtaking the same tenant space shall be allowed during the interim ordinance period.
In anticipation of completion of the study prior to the one (1) year expiration of the interim ordinance, the city council may elect to take action to conclude the interim ordinance prior to its scheduled expiration.
Consistent with section 529.40, these restrictions shall apply only to the issuance of permits and licenses for which an application has not been filed prior to the effective date of the interim ordinance. (Ord. No. 2018-050, § 1, 10-5-18)
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_TIT21INOR_CH595PRMOCRNETOPRSHISNETOLI_595.40REFetched: 11/2/2026