Minneapolis Chapter 536 limits client visits to home businesses to no more than eight per day and requires that traffic and parking not exceed residential norms. Deliveries are limited to vehicles typically serving residences.
Under Minneapolis Code Chapter 536.50, home occupations are permitted to have customers, clients, or students visit the premises only if the activity does not generate traffic in excess of that normally associated with a residence. The standard interpretation used by CPED and Regulatory Services allows up to eight client visits per day and no more than two simultaneous vehicles on site. Deliveries by commercial carriers (UPS, FedEx, USPS) are permitted, but tractor-trailer deliveries or wholesale deliveries are prohibited. On-street parking by customers counts toward the impact evaluation, and complaints from neighbors about parking congestion are the most common trigger for enforcement. Businesses exceeding these limits must locate in a commercial zone. Daycare home providers are subject to separate occupant and drop-off rules under state licensing.
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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