Conditional uses.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 550.1840
in effect550.1840. - Conditional uses.
Freestanding wind energy conversion systems may be allowed as a conditional use, subject to the provisions of Chapter 525, Administration and Procedures, sections 550.1850 and 550.1860, and the following location and lot size restrictions:
(1) Urban neighborhood and residential mixed-use districts. Freestanding wind energy conversion systems in the urban neighborhood and residential mixed-use districts shall only be located on institutional use sites.
(2) Downtown area. Freestanding wind energy conversion systems shall be prohibited in the downtown area, including all zoning districts in the area bounded by the Mississippi River, I-35W, I-94, I-394, and 3 rd Avenue North (extended to the river).
(3) Minimum lot area. No freestanding wind energy conversion system shall be established on a zoning lot less than one (1) acre in area. A maximum of one wind energy conversion system per acre of lot area shall be allowed.
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_ARTXIIIWIENCOSY_550.1840COUSFetched: 11/2/2026