Purpose.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 550.900
in effect550.900. - Purpose.
This article establishes the procedures and standards for the development of areas as unified, planned developments in accordance with the intent and purpose of this zoning ordinance, and the applicable policies of the comprehensive plan. The provisions of this article provide for flexibility in the use of land and the placement and size of buildings in order to better utilize the special features of sites and to obtain a higher quality of development that incorporates high levels of amenities than might otherwise occur under the strict application of zoning regulations for the users of the site, the neighborhood, or the city as a whole, and which meets public objectives for protection and preservation of natural and historic features. The regulations are intended to:
(1) Encourage innovation in housing design in order to meet the housing needs of the city's diverse population.
(2) Encourage a compatible mixture of commercial, institutional, and residential development that is both attractive and highly functional.
(3) Encourage the reuse of underutilized industrial land through development which is responsive to surrounding development.
(4) Promote the efficient use of land, innovation in site design, and sustainable development.
(5) Protect the natural environment.
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_CH550DEST_ARTVIIPLUNDEST_550.900PUFetched: 11/2/2026