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Local Policy
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Recognizing agricultural birds as an accessory use to a permitted or conditional residence

Minneapolis, Minn., Minn. Code of Ordinances, Title 20 Zoning Code, § 545.480 (2025).

Last Visited 3/31/26
Policy Summary

This law allows fowl, pigeons, chicken, turkeys, and ducks as accessory uses to a permitted or conditional residential as long as it complies with Chapter 70. Live slaughter is prohibited.

State Minnesota
Jurisdiction Name Minneapolis
Jurisdiction Type city
Population Size 200k-800k
Food System Topics
  • Urban Agriculture
  • Agricultural Production
  • Zoning, Planning & Land Use
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