CAR SHARING OPERATIONS

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances tit. 18, ch. 478, art. XI

in effect

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 478.1210 Defined.

478.1210. - Defined. The words "car sharing" as used in this chapter shall mean any rental or lending service that: (1) Allows qualified drivers to temporarily use vehicles available from a fleet in exchange for a fee that is based on mileage and/or duration of use; and (2) Conducts its vehicle vending from parking spaces located in the public right-of-way. Car sharing does not mean a vehicle rental or lending service using a daily rental charge or requiring a minimum twenty-four (24) hour rental period. (Ord. No. 2016-006, § 1, 2-12-16)

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 478.1220 Conformance with governing policy.

478.1220. - Conformance with governing policy. Every car sharing operation conducting business in the city shall comply with the provisions of the city's Car Share Policy. "Car Share Policy" as used in this chapter shall mean the city's written car sharing policy approved by and kept on file with the director of public works. The Car Share Policy may be amended by the director of public works on an annual basis, before January 31st of each year. (Ord. No. 2016-006, § 1, 2-12-16)

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 478.1230 License required.

478.1230. - License required. No person shall engage in the business of car sharing in the city without first having obtained a license as required by Chapter 259 of this Code. (Ord. No. 2016-006, § 1, 2-12-16)

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 478.1240 Application.

478.1240. - Application. Any person or business desiring a license to conduct a car sharing operation in the city shall make application therefor to the licensing official, upon forms to be furnished by such licensing official, and such application shall, among other things, contain the name and address of the applicant, and the name and address of the car sharing operation. After filing of such application the same shall be referred to the director of public works for investigation and report as to the suitability and sustainability of the proposed car sharing operation for which a license is sought. (Ord. No. 2016-006, § 1, 2-12-16)

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 478.1250 Control of right-of-way.

478.1250. - Control of right-of-way. Licenses and permits issued pursuant to Chapter 259 and this Chapter 478, Article XI shall not operate so as to transfer ownership or control of the public right-of-way to car sharing operators, or to any other party. (Ord. No. 2016-006, § 1, 2-12-16)

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 478.1260 Compliance with laws.

478.1260. - Compliance with laws. Car sharing operators shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws as they may be amended from time to time. (Ord. No. 2016-006, § 1, 2-12-16)

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 478.1270 Enforcement.

478.1270. - Enforcement. In addition to any other remedy available at equity or law, failure to comply with the provisions of Chapter 259, or this Chapter 478, Article XI, including but not limited to the governing policy referenced herein, may result in license suspension or cancellation as provided in Title 13 of this Code, and/or administrative fines, restrictions, or penalties as provided in Chapter 2 of this Code. (Ord. No. 2016-006, § 1, 2-12-16)

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_TIT18TRCO_CH478PASTST_ARTXICASHOPFetched: 11/2/2026