Required wrecking procedures.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 89.580
in effect89.580. - Required wrecking procedures.
The wrecking of any building or structure shall be complete and include the wrecking and removal of all foundations, footings, and floor slabs. All piping, heating plants, fuel storage tanks, appliances, and other such debris shall be removed from the premises. The excavation remaining after the removal of a building or structure shall be filled to the level of the surrounding grade with clean granular-type fill material to provide for proper drainage. The person doing the wrecking shall remove all steps, stoops, private sidewalks, accessory buildings, and hard-surface driveways unless such removal is specifically exempted by the building official. Further, the person doing the wrecking and filling shall provide a topping of soil of a sufficient depth and quality so as to enable ground cover to grow. Suitable groundcover shall be provided no later than ninety (90) days after permit issuance to comply with section 244.1570 of this Code. (Ord. No. 2019-034, § 1, 8-23-19)
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=COOR_TIT5BUCO_CH89OTRE_ARTVWR_89.580REWRPRFetched: 11/2/2026
