Purpose.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 540.400
in effect540.400. - Purpose.
Maximum height regulations are established to govern the overall height of principal buildings to align with the planned building height of each built form overlay district. These regulations work in conjunction with other built form regulations to govern the scale of buildings. Minimum height regulations are established to prevent the underutilization of property, particularly in areas near substantial public transit investments.
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_CH540BUFOOVDI_ARTVHEPRBU_540.400PUFetched: 11/2/2026
