Nonresidential development design.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 598.250
in effect598.250. - Nonresidential development design.
The following requirements shall apply to nonresidential subdivisions:
(1) Blocks. The size and shape of blocks shall fit the intended use, but in no case shall be less than six hundred (600) feet nor more than one thousand five hundred (1,500) feet long. Sidewalks or pedestrianways, not less than ten (10) feet wide, may be required through the center of blocks more than eight hundred (800) feet long where deemed necessary to provide circulation or access to schools, parks, playgrounds, shopping areas, transportation or other community facilities.
(2) Lot dimensions. Lot width and lot area shall be not less than the minimum requirements set forth by the zoning ordinance or of sufficient size and shape to fit the intended use and to provide for the off-street parking and loading facilities, bufferyards and screening required for the use as established in the zoning ordinance or other applicable regulation, whichever is greater.
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_ARTIIISUDE_598.250NODEDEFetched: 11/2/2026
