Minneapolis is not designated a wildfire hazard zone. The humid continental climate, urban density, and lack of wildland interface mean WUI building standards do not apply.
The Minnesota DNR wildfire risk maps classify the Twin Cities metro including Minneapolis as low wildfire risk. There is no Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) overlay, no Chapter 7A equivalent, and no ignition-resistant construction requirement for new homes. Vegetation management rules focus on boulevard trees, Emerald Ash Borer, and weed height rather than fuel load. Regional wildfires in northern Minnesota can degrade air quality in Minneapolis through smoke plumes; MPCA issues air-quality alerts and MFD may then restrict recreational burning. Homeowners interested in wildfire resilience for cabins up north should check DNR Firewise recommendations, but for the Minneapolis property itself there is no ordinance imposing defensible space or ember-resistant materials.
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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