DOWNTOWN EAST COMMONS

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances tit. 17, ch. 427, art. II

in effect

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 427.400 Downtown East Commons defined.

427.400. - Downtown East Commons defined. The Downtown East Commons shall mean the area in the City of Minneapolis that is bounded by 4th Street South, 5th Street South, 5th Avenue South, and Park Avenue. The Downtown East Commons serves as a public amenity for passive recreation, gatherings, organized events and other park and plaza-like purposes, and is considered a public forum for First Amendment purposes. (Ord. No. 2017-018, § 2, 4-28-17)

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 427.410 Conformance with governing policy.

427.410. - Conformance with governing policy. Except as limited by the provisions of this chapter, rules governing conduct in the Downtown East Commons may be adopted and amended from time to time by the city's director of public works. "Rules of the commons" as used in this chapter shall mean the city's written rules approved by and kept on file with the director of public works. (Ord. No. 2017-018, § 2, 4-28-17)

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 427.420 Downtown East Commons operator.

427.420. - Downtown East Commons operator. The city may, by written contract, designate a not-for-profit organization to carry out the operation and maintenance of the Downtown East Commons. Any such contract must be approved by action of the city council. "Operator" as used in this chapter shall mean any organization falling under the provisions of this section. (Ord. No. 2017-018, § 2, 4-28-17)

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 427.430 Assemblies.

427.430. - Assemblies. Bands, processions, parades, races, military displays, entertainments, exhibitions, public meetings, gatherings and constitutionally protected expressions shall be allowed, given, or held in the Downtown East Commons subject to any applicable ordinances, or rules, regulations, or permitting requirements governing the same in the rules of the commons. (Ord. No. 2017-018, § 2, 4-28-17)

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 427.440 Control of public space.

427.440. - Control of public space. Permits issued pursuant to this chapter shall not operate so as to transfer ownership or control of Downtown East Commons to permittees, or to any other party. (Ord. No. 2017-018, § 2, 4-28-17)

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 427.450 Alcohol consumption.

427.450. - Alcohol consumption. The consumption of alcohol in the Downtown East Commons shall be governed by Title 14, Chapter 364, and any applicable rules of the commons. (Ord. No. 2017-018, § 2, 4-28-17)

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 427.460 Compliance with laws.

427.460. - Compliance with laws. Persons or entities visiting the Downtown East Commons shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws as they may be amended from time to time. (Ord. No. 2017-018, § 2, 4-28-17)

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 427.470 Enforcement.

427.470. - Enforcement. In addition to any other remedy available at equity or law, failure to comply with the provisions of Title 14, Chapter 364, or this Chapter 427, including but not limited to the governing policy referenced herein, may result in criminal prosecution, administrative fines, restrictions, or penalties as provided in Chapter 2 of this Code. The provisions of this chapter shall not limit or impair the statutory or common law right of the city or its authorized officers, agents, or officials to make arrests or issue citations for violations of applicable laws or ordinances. (Ord. No. 2017-018, § 2, 4-28-17)

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_TIT17STSI_CH427INGE_ARTIIDOEACOFetched: 11/2/2026