Conversions.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 550.350
in effect550.350. - Conversions.
The addition of a dwelling unit or units that result in a two- or three-family dwelling shall be subject to the following standards:
(1) Fire escapes or stairs that provide access above the ground floor shall be enclosed or located entirely to the rear of the principal residential structure.
(2) Mechanical equipment, including utility boxes and panels, shall not be located on the front building facade.
(3) Windows in additions that face a street shall be compatible with the existing windows of the street-facing walls.
(4) Exterior materials that face a street shall be compatible with the existing exterior materials of the street-facing walls.
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_ARTIIIGESTREUS_550.350COFetched: 11/2/2026
