Designation amendments.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 599.750
in effect599.750. - Designation amendments.
(a) Amendments to designations. Amendments to designations may be considered as provided in this section.
(b) Amendment to the period of significance and criteria of significance of a landmark or historic district. The planning director may determine the criteria of significance and period of significance for a landmark or historic district, based on necessary research and evaluation, when such information is not included in designations existing on the effective date of this ordinance. For landmarks and historic districts with designations that include a period of significance and criteria of significance, amendments shall be submitted and considered as a nomination for historic designation, according to the procedures set forth in Article VI of this chapter.
(c) Amendment to the contributing or non-contributing status of a landmark or property in a historic district. The planning director may determine whether resources or properties are contributing or non-contributing to landmarks or historic districts when such information is not included in a designation existing on the effective date of this ordinance. Amendments to the contributing or non-contributing status of designated resources may be completed by the planning director with necessary research and evaluation.
(d) Amendment to boundaries of a landmark or historic district. The boundaries of a landmark or historic district may be expanded through an amendment, but not reduced. Amendments to expand the boundaries of a landmark or historic district shall be submitted and considered as a nomination for historic designation, according to the procedures set forth in Article VI of this chapter.
(e) Removing a landmark from designation. The planning director may propose the removal of a landmark from designation if such landmark has been destroyed by fire or other peril. For each landmark proposed for removal from designation, the planning director shall prepare a report including all relevant supporting materials and make a recommendation to the heritage preservation commission. The heritage preservation commission shall hold a public hearing pursuant to section 599.310 regarding the removal and make a recommendation to the city council. The city council shall consider the heritage preservation commission's recommendation and take final action.
(Ord. No. 2025-053, § 1, 11-20-2025)
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_TIT23HEPR_CH599HEPRRE_ARTVIIHIDE_599.750DEAMFetched: 11/2/2026