Abandoned or unused towers.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 550.1870
in effect550.1870. - Abandoned or unused towers.
All abandoned or unused wind energy conversion systems shall be removed within twelve (12) months of the cessation of operations unless an extension is approved by the city planning commission. If an extension is not approved, such wind energy conversion system shall be deemed a nuisance, and the city may act to abate such nuisance and require its removal at the property owner's expense. After the wind energy conversion system is removed, the owner or operator of the site shall restore the site to its original, or to an improved, condition.
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_ARTXIIIWIENCOSY_550.1870ABUNTOFetched: 11/2/2026
