Confirm who handles each approval
Official building guidance points to Building Permit Application. Title 20 Zoning Code — effective July 1, 2023 baseline is the zoning-related source.
Municipal permit guide
City of Minneapolis, MN permit planning guide
Plan your project in City of Minneapolis, MN: review likely approvals, preparation items, and official references before you file.
Local guidance available Reviewed July 20, 2026
Best first step
Find the approvals for your parcel, not just a generic form.
Start with the property address. GovCodex uses it to identify the parcel, zoning authority, overlays, and the mix of municipal, county, and state approvals that can apply.
Prefills City of Minneapolis, MN Checks authority by address
What are you building?
Choose a common project or enter any description on the next screen.
Project preparation
Local application forms are available
Use the project type and property address together before choosing a form or paying a fee.
Before you file
Check the parcel details
Use the address check to confirm the current local offices, forms, and requirements before filing.
Project-specific preparation
What can trigger review and what to prepare
These project checks highlight situations that can add an approval. Your property address and project scope determine what applies.
Common approval triggers
Fence (zoning compliance)
All fences require zoning review and approval. Maximum heights: front yard 4 ft (open, decorative, ornamental and at most 60% solid); corner side yard 4 ft (up to 6 ft on corner lots only where needed to enclose an entra…
City of Minneapolis - CPED / Development ReviewSource
Accessory Dwelling Unit
Building an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) requires a permit. Internal ADUs require a recorded owner-occupancy covenant before the building permit issues.
City of Minneapolis - CPEDSource
Preparation order
A practical order for project planning
Use this sequence to organize the work. The property address and project scope determine which steps actually apply.
Fence (zoning compliance)
All fences require zoning review and approval. Maximum heights: front yard 4 ft (open, decorative, ornamental and at most 60% solid); corner side yard 4 ft (up to 6 ft on corner lots only where needed to enclose an entra…
Accessory Dwelling Unit
Building an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) requires a permit. Internal ADUs require a recorded owner-occupancy covenant before the building permit issues.
Responsibility by office
Who may handle the approvals
Separate offices can review different parts of the same project. Confirm the parcel-specific split before filing.
City of Minneapolis - CPED / Development Review
Fence (zoning compliance)
City of Minneapolis - CPED
Accessory Dwelling Unit
Preparation library
Browse forms only when you need them
Search by project or approval. Official forms and adaptable state templates are labeled separately.
Showing forms that match your project search.
Building Permit Application
Use this official form when preparing your project submission.
Checked Jul 1, 2026Source
Mechanical / Heating Permit Application
Use this official form when preparing your project submission.
Checked Jul 1, 2026Source
Plumbing Permit Application
Use this official form when preparing your project submission.
Checked Jul 1, 2026Source
Wrecking (Demolition) Permit Application
Use this official form when preparing your project submission.
Checked Jul 1, 2026Source
Building Moving Permit Application
Use this official form when preparing your project submission.
Checked Jul 1, 2026Source
Solar Photovoltaic Permit Application
Use this official form when preparing your project submission.
Checked Jul 1, 2026Source
Fence Permit Application (7 ft or taller)
Use this official form when preparing your project submission.
Checked Jul 1, 2026Source
Zoning Variance Application
Use this official form when preparing your project submission.
Checked Jul 1, 2026Source
Conditional Use Permit Application
Use this official form when preparing your project submission.
Checked Jul 1, 2026Source
Official references
Official sources for City of Minneapolis, MN
Statewide sources describe the governing code regime. Locally verified sources identify the actual issuing office, form, or adopted schedule.
Official reference
Building Permit Application
City of Minneapolis, MN · checked July 1, 2026
Official reference
Mechanical / Heating Permit Application
City of Minneapolis, MN · checked July 1, 2026
Official reference
Obstruction of Right-of-Way Permit Application
City of Minneapolis, MN · checked July 1, 2026
Official reference
Title 20 Zoning Code — effective July 1, 2023 baseline
City of Minneapolis, MN · checked July 20, 2026
Official reference
Utility Connection / Right-of-Way Excavation Permit Application
City of Minneapolis, MN · checked July 1, 2026
Official reference
Zoning Variance Application
City of Minneapolis, MN · checked July 1, 2026
Reference excerpts
Source excerpts for City of Minneapolis, MN
These excerpts provide context from official materials associated with this municipality.
library.municode.com
ty, to read as herein set out. Prior to inclusion of said ordinance, Ch. 47 was entitled, "Minneapolis Air Quality Management Authority." Subsequently, Ord. No. [2013-Or-007](https://library.municode.com/mn/minneapolis/ordinances/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=580842), § 1, adopted February 8, 2013, amended the title of Ch. 47 to read "Energy and Air Pollution." See also the Code Comparative Table. * #### 47.10. - Definitions. Share Link to section Print section Download (Docx) of sections Email section Compare versions For the purposes of this chapter, the terms defined in this section shall have the following meanings; all other definitions are adopted under Minnesota Rules (2008): Annealer: Bag filter: Catalytic combuster: Coating system: Compactor: Cupola: Cyclone: Degreaser: Delivery vessel: Dryer: Dust collector:[](https://library.municode.com/mn/minneapolis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_TIT3AIPOENPR_CH47ENAIPO_47.50REEX) of this chapter. Emergency generator: Fly ash: Fly ash collector:[](https://library.municode.com/mn/minneapolis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_TIT3AIPOENPR_CH47ENAIPO_47.50REEX) of this chapter. Fuel: Fuel burning equipment: HVAC: Heat tre
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d=1163178), § 1, adopted April 7, 2000, amended the Code by adding provisions designated as a new Ch. 48 to read as herein set out. See the Code Comparative Table. Subsequently, Ord. No. [2002-Or-169](https://library.municode.com/mn/minneapolis/ordinances/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=19335), adopted Nov. 8, 2002, amended Ch. 48. See the Code Comparative Table for a detailed analysis of inclusion. * #### 48.10. - Definitions. Share Link to section Print section Download (Docx) of sections Email section Compare versions (a) The words used in this chapter shall have the meanings given in Minnesota Statutes and Minnesota Rules, except where the context clearly shows otherwise. Wherever the word "agency" or "Minnesota Pollution Control Agency" is used in Minnesota Rules as incorporated into this chapter by section [](https://library.municode.com/mn/minneapolis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_TIT3AIPOENPR_CH48MIWAMAAU_48.20RERUSTAD), it shall be held to mean the City of Minneapolis. Wherever the word "commissioner" is used in Minnesota Rules, as incorporated into this chapter by section [](https://library.municode.com/mn/minneapolis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_TIT3AIPO
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e blasting. See also the Code Comparative Table. * #### 49.10—49.30. - Reserved. Share Link to section Print section Download (Docx) of sections Email section Compare versions * ### CHAPTER 50. - MINNEAPOLIS WASTE CONTROL AND WASTE DISCHARGE RULES[6] Share Link to section Print section Download (Docx) of sections Email section Compare versions Footnotes: --- (6 Cross reference— * #### 50.10. - Adopted. Share Link to section Print section Download (Docx) of sections Email section Compare versions Metropolitan Council Environmental Services waste discharge rules for the metropolitan disposal system, authorized under Minnesota Statute, Chapter 473, (hereinafter referred to as waste discharge rules) are incorporated in this title as fully as if set forth herein and shall be in force and effect as the Minneapolis Waste Control and Waste Discharge Rules. (82-Or-225, § 1, 11-12-82; Pet. No. 250650, § 12, 10-27-89; 2002-Or-170, § 1, 11-8-02) * #### 50.20. - Regulations on file. Share Link to section Print section Download (Docx) of sections Email section Compare versions Three (3) copies of such waste discharge rules marked "official copy" shall be filed in the
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such maximum quantities as shall be approved by the chief of the fire department. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 182.140) * ##### 51.150—51.160. - Reserved. Share Link to section Print section Download (Docx) of sections Email section Compare versions * #### ARTICLE II. - USE OF DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES Share Link to section Print section Download (Docx) of sections Email section Compare versions * ##### 51.170. - License required; approval of application. Share Link to section Print section Download (Docx) of sections Email section Compare versions (a) No person shall engage, use or cause to be used any hydrocyanic acid, cyanogen, or cyanide gas, or any gas or vapor which may be dangerous to life or which is of an explosive nature, hereinafter referred to and defined as "gas" for the purpose of fumigating or disinfecting any building, vessel, or other enclosed space without first paying the license fee hereby established and obtaining a license so to do from the city council. (b) Each application for a license shall, before it is filed with the city clerk, be presented to the Minneapolis Health Department for approval or disapproval, which shall be written thereon. (Code 196
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1](https://library.municode.com/mn/minneapolis/ordinances/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=1312971), § 1, adopted September 5, 2024, repealed the former Ch. 52, §§ 52.10—52.330, and enacted a new Ch. 52 as set out herein. The former Ch. 52 pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Ord. No. 96-Or-042, § 1, 5-10-96; Ord. No. 2011-Or-007, §§ 1—7, 2-11-11 and Ord. No. 2013-Or-105, § 1,12-6-13. * #### 52.10. - Authority. Share Link to section Print section Download (Docx) of sections Email section Compare versions This chapter is adopted pursuant to the authorization and policies contained in Minnesota Statutes Chapter 103b, 115, 116, and 473, and Minnesota Administrative Rules Chapter 8410. (Ord. No. [2024-031](https://library.municode.com/mn/minneapolis/ordinances/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=1312971), § 1, 9-5-24) * #### 52.20. - Purpose. Share Link to section Print section Download (Docx) of sections Email section Compare versions The purpose of [](https://library.municode.com/mn/minneapolis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_TIT3AIPOENPR_CH52ERSECODR) is to promote, preserve, protect, and enhance the natural resources within the City of Minneapolis by regulating lan
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library.municode.com/mn/minneapolis/ordinances/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=624760), §§ 1, 2, adopted Dec. 6, 2013; [Ord. No. 2016-026](https://library.municode.com/mn/minneapolis/ordinances/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=765331), § 27, adopted April 1, 2016; and [Ord. No. 2017-060](https://library.municode.com/mn/minneapolis/ordinances/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=859095), §§ 3, 4, adopted Nov. 3, 2017. * #### 54.10. - Authority. Share Link to section Print section Download (Docx) of sections Email section Compare versions This ordinance is adopted pursuant to the authorization and policies contained in Minnesota Statutes Chapter 103B, 115, 116, and 473, and Minnesota Administrative Rules Chapter 8410. ([Ord. No. 2021-013](https://library.municode.com/mn/minneapolis/ordinances/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=1074153), § 1, 3-12-21) * #### 54.20. - Purpose. Share Link to section Print section Download (Docx) of sections Email section Compare versions The purpose of this ordinance is to minimize negative impacts of stormwater runoff rates, volumes, and quality on Minneapolis lakes, streams, wetlands, and the Mississippi River by guiding development and redevelopment activity and by assu
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Minneapolis permit FAQ
Where do I start for a project in City of Minneapolis, MN?
Start with the property address. The parcel determines whether municipal, county, state, shoreland, floodplain, sanitary, transportation, or special-district approvals can apply.
Who handles building permits in Minneapolis?
Building Permit Application. Confirm the current filing process at the official source before submitting.
Who handles zoning approval in City of Minneapolis, MN?
Title 20 Zoning Code — effective July 1, 2023 baseline is provided by City of Minneapolis. Separate building, county, or trade approvals can still apply.
Are the fees and forms on this page final?
No. Adopted fees, application versions, issuing offices, and required attachments can change. Verify the current official source before filing or paying a fee.
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