Use groups, use categories, and specific uses.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 545.50
in effect545.50. - Use groups, use categories, and specific uses.
(a) In general. The zoning code classifies principal land uses into use groups, use categories, and specific uses.
(b) Use groups. Uses are encompassed within six (6) use groups based on the following type of activity:
(1) Commercial.
(2) Institutional and Civic.
(3) Production.
(4) Public Services and Utilities.
(5) Residential.
(6) Transportation, Vehicle Services, and Parking.
(c) Use categories. Each use group is further divided into more specific use categories. Use categories classify principal uses based on certain common characteristics. Uses within a particular use category are not necessarily allowed in the same zoning districts.
(d) Specific uses. Within use categories, certain specific uses are listed, particularly where they are identified for more detailed standards that may differ from other uses in the same use category.
Figure 545-1 Example of Format and Hierarchy of Use Groups, Use Categories, and Specific Uses
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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_CH545USRE_ARTIPRUS_545.50USGRUSCASPUSFetched: 11/2/2026