Definitions beginning with B.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 565.30
in effect565.30. - Definitions beginning with B.
Bank or financial institution. A bank, trust company, bank and trust company, or savings bank organized under the laws of the State of Minnesota, or any national banking association or affiliate exercising trust powers in Minnesota. A bank or financial institution shall not include any use which could be defined as an alternative financial establishment.
Banner. A piece of fabric or similar lightweight material generally with no enclosing framework, which is designed either for decoration or to provide signage, and which may be mounted to a pole or building at one (1) or more edges.
Bar. A use primarily engaged in the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises that is not a nightclub, restaurant or theater. A bar may also be referred to as a cocktail lounge, pub, saloon, or tavern. Providing live entertainment or recorded music with or without a stage may be incidental and accessory to the principal use in terms of floor area, but is not the primary attraction during business hours open to the public. An entrance fee is not typically charged during open hours of operation, but may be charged to view the entertainment.
Bay window. A projection from a building primarily constructed of windows that is one (1) or more feet above the adjacent grade.
Bed and breakfast home. An establishment in a private dwelling that provides temporary accommodations to overnight guests for compensation. Bed and breakfast homes are distinguished from short-term rental units by the use standards in this zoning ordinance.
Birth center. A facility licensed by the Department of Health (DOH) for the primary purpose of performing low-risk deliveries that is not a clinic or hospital and where births are planned to occur away from a residence. Additional services provided may include prenatal care, parenting classes and postpartum care.
Block. A tract of land bounded by streets, or by a combination of streets, railroad rights-of-way, shorelines, waterways or boundary lines of the corporate limits of the city.
Block face. The half block area of property facing a street. Corner properties shall be considered part of two (2) block faces, one (1) for each of the two (2) intersecting streets.
Board and care home. A facility licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health (DOH) where one (1) or more persons who are not capable of self-preservation receive personal or custodial care (assistance with bathing, dressing and supervision).
Board of adjustment. The board of adjustment of the City of Minneapolis.
Brewery or distillery. A use engaged in primarily producing liquor that may or may not include a taproom, tasting room, or dining area. Providing live entertainment or recorded music with or without a stage may be incidental and accessory to the principal use in terms of floor area, but is not the primary attraction during business hours open to the public. An entrance fee is not typically charged during open hours of operation, but may be charged to view the entertainment.
Building. Any structure having a roof supported by columns or walls and intended for the shelter, housing or enclosure of any individual, animal, process, equipment, goods, or materials of any kind.
Building official. The individual designated by the director of the department of community planning and economic development to serve as the city's building official pursuant to Minn. Statutes, Section 326B.133.
Bulk regulations. Standards and controls that establish the maximum size of structures and the buildable area within which structures may be located, including height, floor area ratio, gross floor area, lot coverage, and yard requirements, but excluding residential density regulations.
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_CH565DE_565.30DEBEBFetched: 11/2/2026