Minneapolis file 2026-00164, before the Minneapolis City Council. Still to be decided as of 2026-03-03.
Latest action: Referred to staff by Committee of the Whole
Unhoused people gain legal shelter options People experiencing unsheltered homelessness could set up individualized outdoor shelters in zones where the city allows them, instead of being forced to move.
Zoning code overhaul affects city land use Changes to parking rules, overlay districts, and use definitions ripple across how the city approves development and land use citywide.
Neighbors may face camps in their area Residents near zones where safe outdoor spaces are allowed could see shelters appear nearby; the ordinance does not spell out which neighborhoods qualify or what protections apply to existing residents.
Passage of Ordinanceamending Title 20 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code, establishing authorized and regulated "safe outdoor spaces" or individualized outdoor sheltering options for people experiencing unsheltered homelessness: Chapter 525 Administration and Procedures Chapter 540 Built Form Overlay Districts Chapter 545 Use Regulations Chapter 555 Off-Street Parking, Loading, and Mobility Chapter 565 Definitions
Read the official record for 2026-00164
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