Minneapolis Chapter 52 (Erosion and Sediment Control) requires a plan and permit for any land disturbance over 10,000 square feet or any grading within 200 feet of a waterbody. Silt fencing, inlet protection, and stabilized construction entrances are mandatory throughout the project.
Minneapolis Code Chapter 52 implements MPCA general permit requirements locally. An Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) plan is required for land disturbance over 10,000 square feet or any disturbance within the Shoreland Overlay District (200 feet of the Mississippi River, Minnehaha Creek, Bassett Creek, or city lakes). Standard best management practices include silt fencing along downslope property lines, inlet protection at all storm drains within 200 feet, rock construction entrances, and temporary seeding or mulching of exposed soil within seven days for slopes steeper than 3:1 and within 14 days otherwise. Permanent stabilization must be achieved within 14 days of final grading. Daily inspection logs are required on active sites, and the contractor is responsible for tracking and cleaning soil from public streets daily. Violations may be issued stop-work orders and fines up to 2,000 dollars per day. NPDES construction permits are required at the one-acre threshold and are administered by MPCA in parallel with the city program.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Minneapolis code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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