Food access

Goals of the amendment

We want to make it easier for people to grow, make, distribute and access affordable, healthy food that fits their culture. To do that, we’ll look at what has made food access harder in the past and what still affects it today.

Relevant sections of the Zoning Code

The following chapters of the zoning code may change:

• Chapter 540, Built Form Overlay Districts
• Chapter 545, Use Regulations
• Chapter 550, Development Standards
• Chapter 565, Definitions

Meetings

Homegrown Minneapolis Food Council Meeting

Date: Oct. 14, 2026

Learn about the proposed amendment and provide input

Virtual information session

You can see an overview of the proposed changes at a virtual public information session. The meeting will be held on Microsoft Teams. Check back after the event to see the recording.

Date: Thursday, Oct. 29
Time: 4:30 p.m.

Join the meeting on Microsoft Teams
Meeting ID: 222 714 917 261 70
Passcode: 6pM6y2Zg 

Effective date

To be determined.

Adoption Process

Changes to the zoning code must go through a rigorous review process.

Learn about the process

• City Planning Commission, Committee of the Whole (Oct. 15, 2026)
• City Planning Commission (date to be determined). This meeting includes the opportunity to provide testimony at a public hearing.
• City Council Business, Housing, & Zoning Committee (date to be determined)
• Minneapolis City Council (date to be determined)