Public meetings and outreach

We'll ask the community and experts in the cannabis industry for advice on our new rules for using cannabis. Your opinion is important in making these rules work well for our community!

Online information sessions

Two online information sessions were offered to the public to learn about the proposed zoning regulations for Minneapolis adult-use cannabis businesses.  

View the presentation

Goals of the amendment

Our goal is to create rules that:

• Support the new legal cannabis industry
• Keep our community safe and healthy

Land use regulations 

We can make rules about when, where, and how cannabis businesses run. These rules cover all the new cannabis licenses offered by the State.

This includes how cannabis is:

• Grown
• Processed
• Sold
• Distributed

Minneapolis cannabis businesses that want to be licensed by the state must complete a land use compatibility statement. We will provide information about whether a business's location fits with local zoning rules, during this application process.

See how cannabis business licensing will work

Applicable sections of the zoning code

The chapters of the zoning code listed below may change as part of the Adult Use Cannabis amendment:

• Chapter 545. Use Regulations
• Chapter 550. Development Standards
• Chapter 560. Signs
• Chapter 565. Definitions

Adoption process

• Planning Commission Public Hearing (Sept. 30, 2024)
• Business, Housing, and Zoning Committee (Oct. 22, 2024)
• City Council – Oct. 31, 2024
• Published ordinance in effect – Fall 2024

Effective date

The Adult Use Cannabis Amendment is “adopted” and goes into effect once the mayor signs it. The mayoral signature is the last step after the adoption process above.

Resources 

• View the Legislation details
• Visit the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management
• Learn more about State Legislation (H.F. 100)

Media requests

For all media inquiries, please contact the City of Minneapolis Communications Department.