Findings, purpose and intent.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 560.10
in effect560.10. - Findings, purpose and intent.
(a) Findings. The city council hereby finds as follows:
(1) Exterior signs have a substantial impact on the character and quality of the environment.
(2) Signs provide an important medium through which individuals may convey a variety of messages.
(3) Signs can create traffic hazards, aesthetic concerns, and be potentially detrimental to property values, thereby adversely affecting the public health, safety and welfare.
(4) The regulation of signs within the city has had a positive impact on traffic safety and the appearance of the community.
(b) Purpose and intent.
(1) Regulations governing on-premises signs are established to allow effective signage appropriate to the planned character of each zoning district, to promote an attractive environment by minimizing visual clutter and confusion, to minimize adverse effects on nearby property, and to protect the public health, safety and welfare.
(2) Regulations governing off-premises advertising signs and billboards are established to minimize the visual blighting effects caused by off-premises advertising signs and billboards by regulating their location, size, height and spacing, luminance and frequency of image change; to encourage the removal of signs and billboards that do not conform to the regulations of this chapter; and to protect the public health, safety and welfare.
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_CH560SI_ARTIGEPR_560.10FIPUINFetched: 11/2/2026