Definitions.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 550.1810
in effect550.1810. - Definitions.
As used in this article, the following words shall mean:
Institutional use. Educational facilities, golf courses, sports arenas, religious institutions, athletic fields and publicly owned property. For the purpose of this section, parks and cemeteries, whether publicly or privately owned, shall not be included in this definition.
Publicly owned property. Land, buildings or structures owned by any governmental body or public agency including city, county, state or federally owned properties, other than public rights-of-way.
Tower, monopole. A wind energy conversion system tower consisting of a single pole, constructed without guyed wires and anchors.
Wind energy conversion system. Any device, such as a wind charger, windmill, or wind turbine, and associated facilities including the support structure of the system such as a tower, that converts wind energy to electrical energy.
Wind energy conversion system, building mounted. A wind energy conversion system located on a building.
Wind energy conversion system height. The height of a freestanding wind energy conversion system shall be measured as the distance from ground level to the highest point on the tower, including the vertical length of any extensions such as the rotor blade. The height of a building mounted wind energy conversion system shall be measured as the distance from the point where the base of the system is attached to the building or to the lowest point on the wind energy conversion system, whichever is closer to the ground, to the highest point on the wind energy conversion system, including the vertical length of any extensions such as the rotor blade.
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_550.1810DEFetched: 11/2/2026