Required findings.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 550.940
in effect550.940. - Required findings.
In addition to the conditional use permit standards contained in Chapter 525, Administration and Procedures, before approval of a planned unit development the city planning commission also shall find:
(1) That the planned unit development complies with all of the requirements and the intent and purpose of this chapter. In making such determination, the following shall be given primary consideration:
a. The traffic generation characteristics of the proposed planned unit development in relation to street capacity, vehicle access, parking and loading areas, pedestrian access, bicycle facilities, and availability of transit alternatives.
b. The site amenities of the proposed planned unit development, including the location and functions of open space, the preservation or restoration of the natural environment or historic features, sustainability, and urban design.
c. The appearance and compatibility of individual buildings and parking areas in the proposed planned unit development to other site elements, including but not limited to building scale and massing, and protection of views and corridors.
d. An appropriate transition area shall be provided adjacent to any lower-intensity residential uses or residential zoning through the use of landscaping, screening, access to light and air, building massing, and that considers applicable policies of the comprehensive plan.
e. The relation of the proposed planned unit development to existing and proposed public facilities, including but not limited to provision for stormwater runoff and storage, and temporary and permanent erosion control.
f. The consideration, where possible, of sustainable building practices during the construction phases and the use of deconstruction services and recycling of materials for the demolition phase.
(2) That the planned unit development complies with all of the applicable requirements contained in Chapter 598, Land Subdivision Regulations.
(3) That a planned unit development of five (5) acres or greater, located in the MR Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area Overlay District, comply with the applicable design standards in section 535.1710.
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_ARTVIIPLUNDEST_550.940REFIFetched: 11/2/2026