http://www.minneapolismn.gov/www/groups ... 111133.pdf
Nice start, but as noted plenty of other regulations that in practice limit density.As proposed, the amendment would eliminate “minimum lot area per dwelling unit” standards in most
districts. There is a growing consensus among planning commissioners that these standards may no
longer be an important tool for regulating development and that, in some instances, the limitations may
conflict with adopted policy objectives. As the City continues to place additional emphasis on quality
urban design and ensuring that new development makes a positive contribution to its urban context, the
specific number of dwelling units incorporated in new buildings has become less important.
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If adopted, the zoning ordinance will still have a number of standards that place practical limits on the amount of density that could be constructed on an individual property. Those standards include:
• Minimum off-street parking requirements
• Maximum permitted height
• Maximum floor area ratio
• Minimum size of individual dwelling units (350 sq. ft. for efficiency units; 500 sq. ft. for all other units)
• Required yards/setbacks (primarily in R and OR Districts)
• Maximum building coverage (R and OR Districts only)