Administrative review of applications.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 540.520
in effect540.520. - Administrative review of applications.
(a) In general. The zoning administrator, in consultation with the planning director, shall approve or deny such application. The zoning administrator may impose such conditions and require such guarantees deemed reasonable and necessary to protect the public interest and to ensure compliance with the standards and purposes of this zoning ordinance and policies of the comprehensive plan. If proposed as part of a project that includes a separate land use application, the height increase shall be reviewed concurrently with said application. Unless a site plan review application is not required, the decision date shall coincide with the city planning commission action on the site plan review application.
(b) Appeals. Notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter 525, Administration and Procedures, decisions of the zoning administrator regarding the administrative review of height increases shall be subject to appeal to the city council.
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_ARTVIINMAHE_540.520ADREAPFetched: 11/2/2026