Variances.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 598.310
in effect598.310. - Variances.
Where the planning commission finds that hardships or practical difficulties may result from strict compliance with these regulations, or that the purposes of these regulations may be served to a greater extent by an alternative proposal, it may approve variances to any or all of the provisions of this chapter. In approving variances, the planning commission may require such conditions as it deems reasonable and necessary to secure substantially the objectives of the standards or requirements of these regulations. The planning commission shall consider input from applicable city departments and adopted city plans and policies. No variance shall be granted unless the planning commission makes the following findings:
(1) There are special circumstances or conditions affecting the specific property such that the strict application of the provisions of this chapter would deprive the applicant of the reasonable use of land.
(2) The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other property in the area in which the property is located.
(3) The variance and alternatives proposed in lieu of design standards will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance.
(2013-Or-238, § 15, 12-13-2013)
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_TIT22LASU_CH598LASURE_ARTIVSUAP_598.310VAFetched: 11/2/2026