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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.)

Background Information

State Minnesota
Jurisdiction Name Minneapolis
Jurisdiction Type City,
Population Size 200,000-800,000
Food System Category Grow; Get;

Policy Details

Refers to priority populations?
No

Emergency management?
No
Health-related linkage?
Yes

In the section articulating the general "purpose" of the overall zoning code there are references to terms such as "public health," "safety," and "general welfare." § 520.30.

Environmental linkage?
Yes

In the section articulating the general "purpose" of the overall zoning code there are references to terms such as "pedestrian," "bicycle" and "congestion in the streets." § 520.30.

Economic linkage?
Yes

In the section articulating the general "purpose" of the overall zoning code there are references to terms such as "economic viability" and "development." § 520.30. The definition of "urban farm" refers to food "grown or processed to be sold or donated." § 520.160.

Has a stated intent or purpose?
Yes

Section 520.30 states the purpose of the zoning code, which includes, among other things, "to promote and protect the public health, safety, aesthetics, economic viability and general welfare of the city." § 520.30.

Includes definitions?
Yes

The provision described here is contained in section 520.160, which is the definitions section for the City's zoning code. § 520.160.

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