Animal Ordinances in Bloomington, MN (2026)
4 verified animal ordinances for Bloomington, Minnesota, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Dog Leash Laws
Bloomington requires dogs on leash in public. Off-leash in designated parks only. License and rabies vaccination required. MN Stat. §347.50 covers dangerous dogs.
Bloomington Dog Leash Laws
Some RestrictionsBreed Restrictions
Minnesota does not preempt local breed-specific legislation. Some MN cities have breed bans. MN Stat. §347.50 covers dangerous dogs based on behavior.
Bloomington Dog Breed Restrictions
Some RestrictionsMinn. Stat. § 347.50, Subd. 2 (Dangerous Dogs)
"Dangerous dog" means any dog that has: (1) without provocation, inflicted substantial bodily harm on a human being on public or private property; (2) killed a domestic animal without provocation while off the owner's property; or (3) been found to be potentially dangerous, and after the owner has notice that the dog is potentially dangerous, the dog aggressively bites, attacks, or endangers th...
Beekeeping
Beekeeping is allowed in Bloomington. Hives less than 25 ft from property line require a 6-ft flyway barrier. Rooftop hives prohibited on residential structures. Hives may not be inside dwellings or garages. Number of hives limited by lot size. MDA apiary registration required (annual, free).
Bloomington Beekeeping Rules
Some RestrictionsCity of Bloomington, MN — Beekeeping and Chickens
A beekeeper may not place a beehive in a front yard. A corner lot is considered to have two front yards. A beekeeper must place a beehive at least 25 feet from any dwelling unit on adjacent property and at least 25 feet from any public right-of-way. Maximum hives allowed: ½ acre or smaller = 2 beehives; More than ½ to ¾ acre = 4 beehives; More than ¾ to 1 acre = 6 beehives; More than 1 to 5 acr...
Exotic Pets
Bloomington City Code §12.120 prohibits keeping or selling wild animals as pets. No person may keep any wild animal on their property. Feeding wild animals (raccoons, deer, turkeys, ducks, geese, etc.) also prohibited under §12.122.
Bloomington Exotic & Wild Animal Regulations
Heavy RestrictionsLooking for Hennepin County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Bloomington city rules.
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