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COMPUTATION OF PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances tit. 20, ch. 555, art. II
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Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 555.100 Multiple uses.

555.100. - Multiple uses. Where there are two (2) or more separate principal uses on a site, the maximum allowed parking, required bicycle parking, and required loading for the site shall be the sum of the required parking and loading for each use, except as otherwise specified in this chapter. Multiple office uses within the same building shall be considered a single use for the purpose of determining maximum allowed parking, required bicycle parking, and required loading, except for office uses that include an individual principal entrance.

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 555.110 Fractional space computations.

555.110. - Fractional space computations. Where determination of the number of maximum allowed off-street parking, minimum electric vehicle charging, minimum bicycle parking, or required loading spaces results in a fractional space, any fraction of one-half (½) or less may be disregarded, while a fraction in excess of one-half (½) shall be counted as one (1) parking or loading space.

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 555.120 Floor area computations.

555.120. - Floor area computations. Where parking, loading, and bicycle parking standards are determined on the basis of gross floor area, gross floor area shall be determined as the sum of the gross horizontal areas of the several floors of the building, or portion thereof, devoted to such use, including accessory storage areas located within selling or working space such as counters, racks, or closets, and any basement floor area devoted to retailing activities, the production or processing of goods, or offices. Gross floor area for the purpose of measurement for off-street parking and loading spaces shall not include: (1) Dwellings. (2) Floor area devoted to off-street parking or loading facilities, including aisles, ramps, and maneuvering space. (3) Basement floor area other than that devoted to retailing activities or the production or processing of goods, or offices.

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 555.130 Unlisted uses.

555.130. - Unlisted uses. The zoning administrator shall establish the maximum parking, minimum bicycle parking, and minimum loading required for any use or use category not listed in this chapter. The zoning administrator may consider, but shall not be limited to, the following in establishing requirements for an unlisted use: (1) Documentation regarding the actual parking and loading demand for the proposed use. (2) Evidence in available planning and technical studies relating to the proposed use. (3) Examination of the parking and loading requirements for uses most similar to the proposed use.
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_CH555OREPALOMO_ARTIICOPALOREFetched: 11/2/2026

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