Minneapolis file 2026-01012, before the Minneapolis City Council. Still to be decided as of 2026-09-22.
Latest action: Referred to staff by Business, Housing & Zoning Committee
New rules for building or renovating small homes Developers and homeowners face updated setbacks, lot sizes, and design standards when building or adding to one to three unit homes under the new development rules.
Could change how small apartment buildings get built Stricter or looser standards may shift the cost and timeline for converting single-family homes into duplexes or triplexes, affecting housing supply and affordability citywide.
Some neighborhoods may face tighter rules than others Built Form Overlay Districts in certain areas may apply different standards, meaning residents in some neighborhoods see more restrictions on small home projects than others.
Passage of Ordinance amending Title 20 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code, updating development standards for dwellings with one to three units: Chapter 535 Overlay Districts Chapter 540 Built Form Overlay Districts Chapter 545 Use Regulations Chapter 550 Development Standards Chapter 565 Definitions
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