Minnetonka, MN Sign Regulations: Political Signs (2026)

The Minnetonka City Code defines a non-commercial sign in § 325.02 as any sign that is not a commercial sign, including signs that convey messages concerning political, religious, social, ideological, public service and informational topics. Temporary non-commercial signs in residential districts are governed by § 325.06 and Table 325.3. For any residential use, the table prints None for maximum number of signs, None for maximum area, 6 for maximum height, and N/A for duration of display. The table prints no unit beside the 6. The sign can be a banner or a freestanding sign.

Three conditions are printed as table footnotes. Signs must be located at least five feet from the edge of a public street, must not obstruct driver visibility at intersections, and must be placed with the consent of the property owner. The footnote also states that a sign permit is not required, which matches § 325.04, subd. 1(b), listing temporary signs in residential districts as allowed by § 325.06 among the signs that do not require a permit. Section 325.06 adds that temporary signs may not be illuminated.

The sign ordinance also protects the message itself. The purpose and findings in § 325.01 state that the right to express noncommercial opinions in any zoning district must be protected, subject to reasonable restrictions on size, height, location and number. Section 325.05, subd. 3(f), provides that in all districts any sign authorized in the chapter is allowed to contain noncommercial copy in lieu of any other copy, and that the sign fee is waived for a new sign posted with a noncommercial message until it is converted to a commercial message. Table 325.3 is titled for residential districts, and § 325.06 holds separate tables for other districts.