It has been just a few years. Found some of the rules for you.
Quote: Source Minneapolis city website.
o Fowl such as a chicken, turkey, duck, or pigeon, are only allowed as an accessory use to dwellings.
o Obtain written consent of at least 80 percent of occupants within 100 feet of the applicant’s real estate.
o No permit shall be given to keep any animal/fowl/pigeon within a dwelling unit or on real estate that contains 3 or more dwelling units.
o These rules won’t apply to veterinarians, licensed pet shops, or licensed kennels.
o A site plan illustrating the location of the small animal coop and run (if applicable) must be reviewed by CPED-Planning division staff prior to submitting a new permit request.
• All one-year permits expire on January 31 of the year after its issuance unless revoked o Application fee - $50 / Renewal Fee - $40.
• Five-year permits expire on January 31 the 5th year after its issuance unless revoked o Application fee - $150 / Renewal Fee - $40
• Minneapolis Animal Care and Control (MACC) will inspect the premise annually or as necessary
• MACC may refuse to grant a permit for failure to comply with criteria. MACC has the right to keep any fees paid by the applicant.
• Standards of Practice: o Housing structure for animals shall not be located less than 20 feet from any habitable building on an adjacent property
o Structure housing animals shall be screened from adjacent residential use.
o Durable materials to make housing for fowl/small animals shall be compatible with principle structure and adjacent residential properties. This structure will be at the rear of the principle residential structure.
o Animal Runs shall be used to exercise small animals or fowl and must be in line with the following:
1. Must be 20 feet from any habitable building on adjacent property
2. Used area must be fenced or otherwise enclosed.
3. Shall be located at rear of principal structure.
o Live slaughter is prohibited
This is why a refer to living in the city as living in hell.
