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Minneapolis, Minnesota

Defining "urban farm" to include "vertical farms, aquaponics, aquaculture, hydroponics and rooftop farms"

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 520.160 at “urban farm”

Last Visited 3/26/26
Policy Summary

This section defines “urban farm” for purposes of the City’s Zoning Code to include “vertical farms, aquaponics, aquaculture, hydroponics and rooftop farms.” (See also use tables in Chapter 548 which identify zoning districts where urban farms are allowed; and Table 541-2 at section 541.320 which indicates a minimum of three bicycle parking spaces are required at urban farms.)

State Minnesota
Jurisdiction Name Minneapolis
Jurisdiction Type city
Population Size 200k-800k
Food System Topics
  • Urban Agriculture
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