Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.1320
Communal kitchens prohibited (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
Communal kitchens as herein defined are prohibited in any hotel. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 78.130)
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 244.1320 prohibits communal kitchens, as defined elsewhere in the code, from being present in any hotel. This rule applies regardless of the type or size of the hotel, establishing a blanket ban on shared kitchen facilities within that category of lodging. The provision does not create an exception or variance process within its text.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Minneapolis Code § 244.1320, hotel operators are expected to ensure that no communal kitchen facilities — as the code defines that term — exist anywhere on their premises. Compliant operators typically review their property layouts against the code's definition of 'communal kitchen' and remove or repurpose any such spaces before they are flagged during an inspection. Staying current with how the city defines and enforces this term is a standard part of managing a code-compliant hotel property in Minneapolis.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Minneapolis Code § 244.1320 establishes that hotel residents or guests should not encounter communal kitchen arrangements, since such facilities are prohibited by city ordinance. If a tenant or long-term resident of a hotel believes this provision is being violated, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the relevant Minneapolis city inspection or housing authority, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance. Documenting the conditions and the dates they were observed is a common first step that tenants generally take when raising a code concern.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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