Minneapolis file 2026-01175, before the Minneapolis City Council. Still to be decided as of 2026-10-15.
Latest action: Notice given by City Council
Large businesses must handle their own stormwater runoff Commercial, industrial, and institutional properties would need to manage rainwater on site rather than letting it flow into city storm drains, reducing strain on municipal systems.
Reduces flooding and pollution in neighborhoods Keeping stormwater on private property decreases flooding during heavy rains and keeps pollutants from streets and parking lots out of local waterways and lakes.
Small businesses may face compliance costs Properties subject to the new rules will need to install or upgrade stormwater systems like retention ponds or rain gardens, which can require significant upfront spending depending on site conditions.
Passage of Ordinanceamending Title 3 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Air Pollution and Environmental Protection, adding a new Chapter 49 entitled "Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Stormwater Program."
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