Conditional use permits.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 525.380
in effect525.380. - Conditional use permits.
(a) Purpose. A conditional use permit allows the city to review uses that, because of their unique characteristics, are not permitted as of right in a particular zoning district, but that may be allowed upon showing that such use in a specified location will comply with all of the conditions and standards of this zoning ordinance and the findings required for the granting of a conditional use permit.
(b) Procedure and decision-making body. The city planning commission shall hold a public hearing as provided in Section 525.220 and make decisions on conditional use permits, subject to appeal to the city council as specified in Section 525.320.
(c) Required findings or criteria. Each of the following findings shall be made before granting a conditional use permit:
(1) The establishment, maintenance, or operation of the conditional use will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, comfort, or general welfare.
(2) The conditional use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the vicinity and will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding property for uses permitted in the district.
(3) Adequate utilities, access, drainage, necessary facilities, or other measures, have been or will be provided.
(4) Adequate measures have been or will be taken to ensure a safe and effective interface with the public right-of-way and the nearby transportation system.
(5) The conditional use is consistent with the applicable policies of the comprehensive plan.
(6) The conditional use shall, in all other respects, conform to the applicable regulations of the districts in which it is located.
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_CH525ADPR_ARTIVAPDEPUHE_525.380COUSPEFetched: 11/2/2026