Required findings.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 540.550
in effect540.550. - Required findings.
Before approval of an administrative height increase, and in addition to providing the required premium or premiums, the zoning administrator shall find:
(1) The building furthers principles of human scale design and massing, particularly facing the public realm in the lower floors of the building.
(2) The portion of the building receiving the height increase responds to a change in built form on adjacent properties in less intense built form overlay districts with a gradual transition in height and scale.
(3) The building form and massing is distributed and oriented in a manner appropriate to the scale and proportion of the built surroundings to reasonably address the impact of shadowing on adjacent properties, the public realm, and existing solar energy systems, and to allow access to light and air of adjacent properties.
(4) Exterior materials are consistent and compatible on all sides of the building.
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_CH540BUFOOVDI_ARTVIINMAHE_540.550REFIFetched: 11/2/2026