Existing Downtown Entertainment Billboard District vs. Proposed Downtown Entertainment Billboard District
Background
An ordinance was introduced by Council Member Warsame to amend regulations for off-premise advertising.
The text amendment would increase the size of the Downtown Entertainment Billboard District near US Bank Stadium.
Goals of the amendment
The proposed change would expand the area where larger billboards and digital conversions are allowed. In addition, a change is proposed to remove language related to City-financing of off-premise advertising.
Applicable sections of the Zoning Code
The following chapters of the zoning code are expected to be impacted by the proposed ordinance and are under consideration as part of the amendment:
- Chapter 544, Off-Premise Advertising Signs and Billboards
Meetings
- City Planning Commission Committee of the Whole (November 7, 2019)
- City Planning Commission (December 9, 2019). This meeting includes the opportunity to provide testimony at a public hearing.
- City Council Zoning & Planning Committee (January 9, 2020)
- Minneapolis City Council (January 17, 2020)
- City Council Zoning & Planning Committee (February 6, 2020)
- Minneapolis City Council (February 14, 2020)
Effective date
The ordinance was formally adopted on February 18, 2020.
Supporting documents
- Legislation Details: Regulations of off-premise advertising ordinance (2018-00941)
- City Planning Commission Committee of the Whole Memo (November 7, 2019)
- Staff report and draft ordinance prepared for the City Planning Commission (December 9, 2019)
More information
Contact CPED Code Development Staff, Andrew Liska with any questions or comments.
Media requests
For all media inquiries, please contact the City of Minneapolis Communications Department.