Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.640
Prohibited uses (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
No person shall use or permit the use of any dwelling or any building or any lot or premises in a residence or multiple-dwelling district as defined in the zoning ordinance for any use not permitted by said zoning ordinance. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 72.150) Cross reference-- Zoning ordinance, Title 20 .
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 244.640 establishes that dwellings, buildings, lots, and premises located in residential or multiple-dwelling zoning districts may only be used for purposes that the city's zoning ordinance expressly permits. Any use that falls outside those permitted categories is prohibited under this provision. The rule applies to both the person directly using the property and any person who allows or enables a non-permitted use to occur there.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 244.640, property owners and managers operating in Minneapolis residential or multiple-dwelling districts are generally expected to verify that all activities occurring on their properties align with the uses permitted by the Title 20 zoning ordinance. Compliant operators typically review the applicable zoning classification before leasing space for any purpose that could be considered commercial, industrial, or otherwise non-residential. Allowing a tenant or third party to conduct a prohibited use on the premises can itself constitute a violation of this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 244.640 means that tenants in Minneapolis residential zones have a right to occupy property that is being used in accordance with its lawful zoning designation. If a landlord is operating or permitting activities on the property that appear to conflict with the zoning ordinance referenced in Title 20, tenants may have grounds to raise that conflict with the city or relevant municipal authorities. Tenant-rights organizations in Minneapolis can help residents understand what uses are permitted in their zoning district and what options may be available when a violation is suspected.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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