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Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 520.140
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520.140. - Existing uses. (a) Uses made nonconforming. A permitted or conditional use, lawfully existing on the effective date of this zoning ordinance or on the effective date of an amendment to this zoning ordinance, which does not comply with one (1) or more of the regulations applicable in the zoning district in which it is located shall be deemed a legal nonconforming use. Said use shall be subject to the applicable provisions of Chapter 545, Article VI, Nonconforming Uses and Structures. (b) Uses made conditional. A permitted use, lawfully existing on the effective date of this zoning ordinance or on the effective date of an amendment to this zoning ordinance, which is reclassified as a conditional use in the zoning district in which it is located shall be deemed a legal conditional use. Said use shall be subject to the applicable provisions of Chapter 525, Administration and Procedures.
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_CH520GEPR_520.140EXUSFetched: 11/2/2026

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