Purpose.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 540.700
in effect540.700. - Purpose.
Minimum lot dimension regulations are established to ensure that sufficient area is provided to meet the functional needs of different land uses and to reinforce existing or planned development patterns in each built form overlay district. Maximum lot area regulations are established to work in conjunction with other built form regulations to limit the scale of new development in a manner consistent with the intent of individual built form overlay districts.
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_CH540BUFOOVDI_ARTVIIILODI_540.700PUFetched: 11/2/2026
