Obsolete or unused towers.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 550.1680
in effect550.1680. - Obsolete or unused towers.
All obsolete or unused communication towers, antennas, and base units or accessory facilities shall be removed within twelve (12) months of the cessation of operations unless an extension is approved by the city planning commission. If an extension is not approved, such towers, antennas, and base units shall be deemed a nuisance, and the city may act to abate such nuisance and require their removal at the property owner's expense. The operator shall provide the city with a copy of the Federal Communications Commission notice of intent to cease operations at the same time it submits such notice to the Federal Communications Commission. In the case of multiple operators sharing the use of a single tower, this provision shall not become effective until all operators cease operations for a period of twelve (12) consecutive months, provided each operator shall provide the city with notice of intent to cease operations. After the facilities are removed, the owner or operator of the site shall restore the site to its original, or to an improved, condition.
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_CH550DEST_ARTXICOTOANBAUN_550.1680OBUNTOFetched: 11/2/2026