Ordinance No. 0673 03-06-1978��, t
OP,DINANCE P;O. 673
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHINa CHAPTER 220, OF THE FRIDLEY CITY C!1DE,
ENTITLED RESIDENTIAL MAINTENANCE CODE, AND REPEALIPlG CHAPTE� 7_0�
ENTITLE� P4ULTIPLE DWELLIPIGS
The City Counc�l of the City of Fridley does ordain as follows:
Chapter 220, Resident�al P9a�ntenance Code, is hereby established.
SECTION 220.00 INTRO�UCTIOP!
SECTION 220 Ol TITLE
This chapter shall be referred to as the "Fridley Residential Main-
tenance Code."
SECTION 220.02 PREAMBLE
It is hereby found and declared that impaired structures harbor
conditions dangerous to the public health, safety, and general
welfare of the people. It is found that impaired structures exist
within the City of Fridley because of faulty design or constructien,
failure to keep them in a proper state of repair, lack of adequate
lighting or ventilation, inabiltty to properly heat, improper
management, or any combination of these factors. It is declared
that the improvement of impaired structures and the prevention of
occurrence of impaired structures tn the future is in the best
interest of the citizens of the City.
SECTION 220.03 SCOPE
The provtsions of
repair, equipment,
structures, within
to 6uilding codes
building permit.
SECTION 220.04 PURPOSE
this chapter shall apply um formly to the maintenance,
use and occupancy of all existing residential
the Ctty of Frtdley Th�s chapter shall aoply
in effect at the time of the �ssuance of the
The purpose of th�s chapter is to maintain the City's san�tation,
public health and attractiveness, protect the safety of ihe people,
and to promote the general welfare by legislation which shall be
systematically enforced upon all re s dent�al rental property and act
as a oubl�c service to residents who are home owners. Section 220.08
°Immediate Health and Safety Hazards" is the only section of thts
chapter which the City is empowered to enforce against owner-
occupied homes. General ob,7ectives are•
To protect the character and stabil�ty of residential areas
wtthin the C�ty.
2 To correct and prevent conditions that adversely affect or are
likely to adversely affect the safety, general welfare, and
health of persons owning or renting residential facilities
within Fridley.
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To provtde for sound maintenance of heating, sam tary, electrical
and ventilation systems necessary to health and safety
To provide basic reauirements fnr the ma�ntenance of existing
residential structures.
To preserve the valve of ldr�d and structures throughout the City.
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SECTION 220 05 DEFINITIONS
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For the purpose of this chapter certain terms and words are defined�
1. APPROVE� shall mean approved as to construction, installation,
and maintenance in accordance wtth applicable statutes of the
State of'flinnesota, and the provisions of this Code.
� 2. BASEMENT shall mean that portion of a building between floor
and ceiling; which is partly below grade, but so located that
the vertical distance from grade to floor below is less than
the vertical distance from grade to ceiling.
3. BDARDING HOUSE shall mean a building other than a hotel where,
compensation by prearrangement for definite per�ods, meals, and/or
lodging are provided for persons, not members of the principal
family, not to exceed ten (10) persons.
4. CITY INSPECTOR shall mean the City Planager or his authorized
representative.
5. CLEAN shall mean the absence of rubbtsh, garbage, vermin, and
other unsightly, offensive, or extraneous matter
6. DWELLING shall mean a structure or portion thereof, designed or
used predominantly for residential occupancy of a continued
nature, including one-family dwellings, two-family dwellings,
and multiple-family dwellings of three or more family dwelling
units either rental or owner occupied, but not including hotels
and motels.
7. �WELLING UNIT shall mean a single unit providing complete
tndependent livtng facilities for one or more persons including
� permanent provisions for living� sleeping, eating, cooking,
and sanitation.
8. EASILY CLEANABLE shall mean readily accessible and of such
material and finish, and so fabricated and placed that residue
which may accumulate can be completely removed by normal cleaning
methods.
9. ELECTRICAL SYSTEPI shall mean and include any and all methods of
transmitting electricity for use to any dwelltng, dwelling unit,
or mobile home.
10. EXIT shall mean a continuous and unobstructed means of egress
to a public way and shall include intervenir;g doors, doorways,
corridors, ramps, stairways, smokeproof enclosures, horizontal
exits, exit passageways, exit courts and yards
11. EXTERMINATION sahll mean the control and destruction of insects,
rodents, vermin or other pests.
12 FAMILY shall mean one or more persons each related to the other
by blood, marriage, or adoption, or a group of not more than
five (5) persons not all so related maintaining a common house-
hold in a dwelling unit.
' 13. FLOOR AREA, GROSS shall mean the sum of the gross horizontal
area of the several floors of such structure or structures
measured from the exterior faces and exterior ells or• from the
center line of common walls separattng dwelling units. Basements
devoted to storage, and/or off-street parking shall not be tncluded.
14. FUNC7IONING shall mean in such physical condition as to safely
perform the service or services for which an item is designed
or intended.
15. GARBAGE shall mean and include every accumulation of animal,
vegetable or other matter that attends the preparation, consumption,
display, dealing in or storage of ineat, fish, fowl, birds, fruit,
or vegetables, including the cans, containers or wrap�,ers wasted
along with such materials.
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16. HABITABLE STRUCTURE shall mean any structure or part thereof
that meets mintmum standards for use as a home or place of
abode by one or more persons.
17 HABITABLE RODM shall mean a room or enclosed floor space used
or intended to be used for living, sleeping, cooking or eating
purposes; excluding bathrooms, water closet compartments,
laundries, furnace rooms, unfinished basements, pantries, utility
rooms, foyers, communicating corridors, stairways, closets,
storage spaces and attics
18. HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CON�ITIONING SYSTEM shall mean
and include any and all units, equipment, material, and
miscellaneous devices used in the process of heating, ventilating,
and air conditioning of any dwelling, dutell�ng unit or mubile home.
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INFESTATION shall mean the presence within or around a dwelling
of any insect, rodent, or other pests.
KITCHEN shall mean a habitable room intended to be used for the
cookiny of food or the preparatton of ineals.
LIVING RODM shall mean a habitable room within a dwelling unit,
which is intended to be used, primarily for general living purposes.
22. LOT shall mean a parcel of land of at least suffictent size to
meet zontng requirements for use, coverage, and area, and to
provide such yards and other open spaces as are required by the
C�ty of Fridley Zoning Code.
23. MAINTENANCE shall mean to keep in a good state of repair, to
preserve from deterioration.
24. MOBILE HOME shall mean a transportable, sin9le-family dwelling
un�t suitable for year-round occupancy and containing the same
water supply, waste d�sposal and electrical conveniences as
immobile housing and sub,7ect to tax or registration, as such,
under the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 168 or 273,
and having no foundation other than wheels, jacks, support
system, or skirtings, This shall not be construed to mean a
recreational campin9 vehicle
25 MOBILE HOME P�1RIC shall mean any site, lot, parcel, or tract of
land designed, mainta�ned, or intended for the purpose of
supplying a location or accommodation for any mobile home and
upon which any mobile home is parked and shall include all
bu�ldings used or intended for the use as part of the equipment
thereof whether a charge is made for the use of a mobile home
park and its facilities or not. A mobile home park shall not
include automobile or mobile home sales lots on which unoccupied
mobile homes are parked for purposes of inspectton and sale. Th�s
shall not be construed to mean a recreattonal camping vehicle.
26. MULTIPLE OCCUPANCY shall mean the occupancy of a butldtng that
supports, shelters, or encloses more than one distinct use.
27 NON-COMBUSTIBLE shall mean any material or a combination of
materials wh�ch will not ignite or support combustion during
a five minute exposure. (Refer to 1973 UBC, Section 4151.
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OCCUPANCY shall mean the purpose for which a building, or part
thereof, is used or intended to be used
OCCUPANT shall mean any person residing in a dwelling unit or
rooming unit.
OPERATOR shall mean the owners or their agents, who have charge,
care, control, or management of a building or part thereof.
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31. OWNER shall mean any person, firm, or corporation, who alone, ,7ointly,
or severally w�th others, shall be in actual possession of, or have
charge, care or control of, any facility within the City.
32. PERSON shall mean a natural person, that person's heirs, executors,
administrators or assigns, and also includes a firm, partnership
or corporation, its or their successors or assigns, or the agent
of any of the aforesaid.
� 33. PLUMBING SYSTEhI shall mean and include all potable water supplies
and distribution pipes, all plumbing fixtures and traps, all
drainage and vent pipes and all building drains, including their
respect�ve ,7oints and connections, devices and appurtenances un th�n
the property lines of the premises and shall �nclude potable water
� , treatment or using equipment.
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34. PROPERTY shall mean all land and structures and systems there�n,
platted lot or part thereof or an unplatted parcel of land.
35. PROPER CONNECTION TO AN APPROVED SE6JER SYSTEP1 shall mean a
functio m ng sewer connection free fror� defects, leaks, or
obstructions with sufficient capacity to drain all fixtures or
appliances which feed into it. The sewer system (be it municipal
or private) must be capable of disposing of sewage in a safe,
sanitary, and adequate manner
36. PROPER CONNECTION TO AN APPROVED WATER SYSTEM shall mean a
function�ng plumbing connection free from defects, leaks, or obstructions
provid�ng an uncontaminated, controllable flow of cold or heated
water.
37. PUBLIC AREAS shall mean those areas which are normally occupied or
open to the general public
38. REASONABLE CARE shall refer to the treatment of all facilities, fix-
tures, equipment, and structural elements such that depreciation of
these ob�ects and matertals ts due to thelr age and normal wear
rather than due to neglect.
39. REFUSE shall mean all solid waste products or those having the
character of soltds rather than liquids, in that they will not
flow readily without additional liqu�d and which are composed
wholly or partly of such materials as garbage, sw�ll, svaeepings,
cleanings, trash, rubbish, litter, �ndustrial solid wastes or
domesttc solld wastes, oryanic wastes or res�due of an�mals sold
as meat, fruit or other vegetable or animal matter from kitchen,
dinrng room, market, food establishment of any places dealing in
or handlina meat, fowl, grain, or vegetables, offal, animal excreta,
or the carcass of animals; tree or shrub trimmings, grass cl�ppings,
brick, plaster or other waste matter resulting from the demolition,
alteration or constructton of buildings or structures, accumulated
waste materials, cans, cnntainers, tires, ,7unk, or other such
su6stance which may become a nulsance.
40. REPAIR shall mean to restore to a sound and acceptable state of
operation, serviceability, or appearance rn the determinat�on
of the Building Inspector.
41. RODENT HARBORAGE shall mean any place where rodents l�ve, nest,
or seek shelter.
42. RUB&ISH shall include wood, leaVes, trimmings from shrubs, dead
trees or branches thereof, shavings, sawdust, excelsior, wooden
ware, printed matter, paper, paper board, paste board, grass, rags,
straw, boots, shoes, hats and all other combusttbles not included
under the term garbage.
43. SAFE shall mean the conditton of being free from danger and
hazards whtch may cause accidents or disease.
44. STRUCTURE shall mean that which ts butlt or constructed, an
edifice or building or any kind, or any p�ece of work artif�cally
built up or composed of parts ,7oined together in some definite
manner
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45 UNSAFE shall mean, as appiied to a structure, a condition or
comb�nation of conditions which are dangerous or hazardous to
persons or property.
46. UNSANITARY shall mean, as applied to a structure, conditions
which are dangerous or hazardous to the health of persons.
47. USE shall mean the purpose or activity for which the 7and or
build�ng is des�gnated, or intended, or for which it is
occupied, utilized, or maintained, and shall tnclude the
performance of such acttvity as defined by the performancy
standards of this chapter.
48. 4JATER CLOSET shall mean a toilet, with a bawl and trap made
in one piece, urhich is connected to the City water and seN:er
system or other approved water supply and sewer system.
SECTION 022 06 BASIC REQUIREP�IENTS PERTAIPdING TO THE PIAINTENANCE
OF R-1, R-2, R-3 AND R-4 PROPERTIES
220 061 Responstb�lities of Owners
The owner of a dwelling sha71 6e responsible for the
maintenance of that structure and for meeting the provisions
of th�s chapter. Those responsibilities may not be abrogated
by a private agreement.
22D.062 Removal of Basic Equipment or Faciltties
No owner, operator, or occupant shall cause any facility
or equ�pment which is requ�red under this chapter to be removed
from or shut off from any occupied building or dwelltng unit
except for such temporary interruptions as may be necessary
while actual repairs or alterations are in process, or during
temporary emergenctes.
220.063 P1aintenance of Heating Fac�lities
Every heating facility shall be maintained in a safe and
good work�ng condition, and shall comply with all of the followinq
requirements
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No fuel burm ng heater shall be of a portable type.
Every fuel burning heater shall be properly vented
to a chimney or duct leading bo outdoor space.
Every fuel burning heater shall have a fire resistdnt
panel beneath it.
Every heater located withtn three feet of a wall shall
be equ�pped with �nsulation sufficient to prevent
overheating of the wall during periods of maximum
operat�on.
Every heater smoke ptpe shall be equipped with guards
p�°operly constructed of non-flammable materlal at the
point where the ptpe goes through a wall, ceiling,
or partition.
220.064 Basic Health Requirements for Ser�n ces and Util�ties
1 Minimum Plumbing Standards
Al1 plumbing in every dwelling unit shall be prooerly
installed and matntained in a sanitary, safe, and funct�o m ng
condition, and shall be connected to an approved utility
system
2. M�n�mum Heating Standards:
All structures shall have heating facilities which are
properly installed, and which are maintained in safe and
good working condition, and which are capable of safely
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maintalm ng a minimum indogr temperature of 68° at an
outside temperature of -?_0 F, below zero at �6 inches
a6ove the floor in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and water
closet compartments in every dwelling unit located therein
Gas or electric appltances designed pr�marily for cooking
or water heating purposes shall not be considered as heating
facilittes within the meam ng of th�s sectton. Portable
heating equ�pment employing flame and the use of liqu�d
fuel does not meet the requ�rements of thts section and
is prohibtted. No owner or occupant shall install, operate
or use a heater employing a flame that is not vented out-
side the structure in an approved manner.
3. Minimum Water Heating Standards•
Every dwelling shall have water heating facilit�es which
are installed tn an approved manner, are mainta�ned and
operated in safe and good working condition, are properly
connected with the hot water lines, and are capable of
allowtng heated water to be drat�n at every required fixture
at a minimum temperature of 120 F.
4. Units at or Below Grade
a) A1l windows located at or near ground level used
or intended to be used for ventilation, all other openings
located at or near ground level, and all exterior doorways
whtch m�ght provide an entry for rodents, shall 6e supplied
w�th adequate screens or such other devlces as �nll prevent
the entrance of rodents into the structure.
b) All sewers, pipes, drains or conduits and openings
around such pipes and condu�ts shall be constructed to
prevent the ingress or egress of rodents to or from a
building
c) Interior floors or basements, and other areas in
contact with the soil shall be rodent-proofed to prevent the
entrance of rodents into the structure
5 Factlitles for Storage and �Jisposal of Rubbish and (;arbage•
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Every owner of a multiple family dwelling shall be
responsible for providing and ma�ntaining faciltties for
the storage and disposal of rubb�sh and garbage, and for
arranging for the collection of this material. In the
case of single or two family dwell�ngs, these responsibilities
shall be the occupants.
Rodent Harborages in Occupied Areas
It shall be the responsibil�ty of the owner of a
dwelling um t to prevent the formation of rodent harborages
in or about the premises. It shall further be the respon-
st6ility of said owner to prevent the placement or accumulation
of materials that may serve as food for rodents in a site
accessi6le to rodents in these areas.
Pest/Vermin Extermination:
The owner of a dwelltng or dwzlling unit shall be
responsible for the extermination of pest/vermin �nfestations
on the premises.
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SECTION 220 07 6ASIC SAFETY REQU�REMEPITS FOR IPlTERIOR T�1AIhlTENAPJCE
l. I:itchen Fac�l�ties
I<itchen facilrties in every dwell�ng unit shall be maintained
in the following manner�
A. Fl k�tchen sink sha77 be in good work�ng condition and
oroperly connected to an approved water supply system
which provides at all times heated and unheated running
water under pressure, and which is connected to an
an approved sewer system.
B Cabinets and/or shelves and counter or table shall be
of sound construction furnished with surfaces that are easily
cleanable and thai will not impart any toxic or deleterious
effect on food.
C. A stove or s�milar device for cooking food, and a
refr�gerator or similar device for the safe storage of
food, shall be properly maintained with all necessary
connections fior safe, sanitary, and efficient operat�on.
2. W�ndows, Doors, and Screens
Every window, exterior door, and hatchway shall be su6stantially
tight and shall be kept in sound condition and repair. Ever,/
w�ndow, other than a fixed window or storm window, shall 6e capable
of being easily opened
3. Liahti
All electric light fixtures shall be kept in a good state of
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4. P1in�mum Electrical Standards
Every dwelling unit and a71 public and common areas supplied
with electric service, functiontng overcurrent protection devices,
electric outlets, and electric fixtures ahll be ma�ntained in
good and safe working conditions, and shall be connected to a
source of electric power in a manner prescrtbed by the ordinances,
rules and regulations of the City of Fridley and by the laws of the
State of Plinnesota.
5. Floors, Interior Walls, and Ceilings
Every floor, interior wall, and ceilina shall be ke�;t in
sound condition and good repair. Every floor shall be free of
loose, warped, protrudrng or rotted flooring materials. Every
interior wall and ceiling shall be free of holes and large
cracks and loose plaster and shall be maintained in a tight
weatherproof condition.
6 Sta�rways, Porches, and Balcon�es
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Every stairway, �nside or outside of a dweilrng and every
porch or balcony, shall be kept �n safe condition and sound
repair. �
7. Doors Locks and Security
No owner shall occupy nor let to another for occupancy any dwelling or
dwelling unit unless all exterior doors of the dvae771na and
dwell�ng unit are equipped w�th safe, functioning locking
devices.
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SECTION 220.08 IPIMEDIATE HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARDS
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The following are considered immed�ate hazards to health and safety
for human occupancy•
1. Heating systems that are unsafe due to: 6urned out or rusted
out heat exchanges (fire box), burned out, or plugged flues;
not being vented, being connected with unsafe gas supplies,
failing to meet the mim mum heating standards set forth in
Section 220.064.
2. Water heaters that are unsafe due to: burned out or rusted
out heat exchanges (ftre box); burned out, rusted out, or
plugged flues, not being vented, being connected with unsafe
gas supplies; or lack of temperature and pressure relief valves.
3 Electrical systems that are unsafe due to: dangerous over-
loading; damaged or deteriorated equipment; improperly taped
or spliced wiring; exposed uninsulated wires; distribution
systems of extension cords or other temporary methods; ungrounded
systems, ungrounded appliances in contact with earth.
4. Plumbing systems that are unsanitary due to: leaking waste
systems fixtures and traps, lack of a water closet, lack of
washing and bathing facilities, or cross connection of pure
water supply with fixtures or sewage lines
5. Structural systems, walls, ch�mneys, ceilings, roofs, foundations,
and floor systems, that will not safely carry imposed loads.
6. Refuse, garbage, human waste, decaying vermin or other dead
animals, animal waste, other materials rendering it unsanitary
for human occupancy.
7. Infestation of rodents, insects, vermin, and/or other pests.
SECTION 220.09 BASIC REQUI
ENTS PERTAINING TO THE MAINTENANCE OF R-3
220.091 Provisions and Maintenance of Basic Services and Utilities
1. Plumbing, Heating, and Electrical Service Every owner
shall be responsible for the provision and maintenance of
plumbing, heating, electrical, and ventilating service
to each dwelling unit.
Z. Suppl�ed Heat to Non-controlling Occupant• Whenever the
occupant lacks direct control over the supplied heat to
a dwelling unit or rooming unit, it shall be the
respons�biltty of the owner to maintain minimum heattng
standards as set forth in Section 220 064.
3. Climate Control as Integral Function• When facilities
for interior climate control (heating, cooling, and/or
humidity control) are integral functions of structures
containing dwelling units or rooming units, it shall be
the responsibiltty of the owner that such facilities
are maintained and operated in a continuous manner and
in acccrdance w�th the designed capacity of the tnstalled
equipment. During instances when the integral equipment
�s inoperative because of power or mecham cal failure,
alternative provis�ons for fresh air ventilation of each
dwelling or rooming unit shall be the responsibility of
the owner.
220.092 Illuminatton; Public Halls and Stairways
Every public hall and stairway in every multiple family
dwelling shall be adequately lighted by natural or electric
light at all times, so as to provide effective illumination �n
all parts thereof. Every publtc hall and stairway in structures
contaim ng not more than two dwelling units may be supplied
with conveniently located light switches controlling an adequate
lighting system which may be turned on when needed, instead of
full-time lighting.
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22D.093 Fire Safety
1. Fire Exits: None of which are so far removed from any
dwelling unit or in such condition as to be deemed unsafe
or dangerous and not fit for the purpose.
a) All exit stairways in multiple dwellings having more than
two occupied levels shall be separated from each other hy
a substantial separation of at least a one hour fire
resistance ratin9 as detailed in UBC Table 43-B, item 76,
or other approved one hour assembly.
b) All multiple dwellings having more than two levels and
the lowest level is at an elevation less than grade and
having the exit at grade level shall provide a substantial
barrier c�n�tructed and placed so es to prevent a person
from proceeding down thp stairs to a level lower than the
level of exit.
c) Every apartment building with 25 or more living units shall
provide emergency l�ghting in the exitways, corridors and
systems in accordance with Chapter 5-1021 of N.F P.A. Std
101.
2. Automatic Alarm
a) All multiple dwellings having in excess of four dwelling
units shall provide a manually operated alarm system
capable of alerting all the occupants of the structure.
Each such alarm system shall be activated by a manual
pull station located at each exit door and by an automatic
device located in the utilities and/or room in which the
heat supply is located. Such device shall be a products
of combustion detector other than heat, bearing the approval
of the Underwriters Laboratories or Factory Mutuals Testing
Service for such service, or the International Conference
of Building Officials.
b) Every dwelling unit within an apartment house, lodging house
or hotel and every guest room in a lodging house or hotel used
for sleeping shall be provided with a smoke detector
detecting pruducts of com6ustion other than heat and
conforming to the requirements of the Underwriters
Laboratories, or approved by the International Conference
of Building Officials. When actuated the detector shall
provide an alarm in the dwelling unit or guest room
c) Compliance with all the provisions of the above shall not
be later than January 1, 1980.
3. Fire Protection System
All fixed and portable fire protection systems and appliances
must be accessible and maintained for immediate emergency use.
4. Prohibiti�� Inside Connection of External Appliances
It shall be unlawful for any owner of arty multiple develling to
allow electrical drop cords, extension cords or am/ electrical
wire to run from any electrical nutlet from inside the mwltiple
dwell�ng for service to an electrical appliance outside of a multiple
dwell�na.
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IC SERVICES AND
1. Plumbing, Heattng and Electrical Service: Every owner of a '
mok�ile home park shall be responsible for the provision and
maintenance of plumbing, heating, and electrical service to
each mobile home All utilities shall be constructed,
installed and maintained in accordance with the laws of the
State of Minnesota, the recommendations of the State Health
Department, and the ordinances and requirements of the City
of Fr�dley.
2. Every public hall and statrway �n every mobile park community
building shall be adequately lighted by natural or electric l�ght
at all times so as to provide effective illumination in all parts
thereof.
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SECTION 220.11 LICENSING OF RENTAL UNITS
To allow for a systematic enforcement of �his ordinance upon
rental daaellings, no person on or folloi��ing thesl;xiiethday after
the enactment of thts ordtndnae shall operate a rental dwelling
without first having obtained a license to do so from the City
of Fridley, as hereinafter prov�ded. At the discretion of the
City Inspector, all initial 1icenses issued w�thin 180 days of the
� enactment of this ordinance may be for a period of less than one
year for the purpose of providing staggered licensing In all
other tnstances, each such operating license shall be issued
annually and shall expire on the anniversary date of issuance.
License renewals shall be filed at least 60 days prior to the
license expiration date If an impairment shou1d occur in an
owner-occupied dwell�ng that threatens the health, safety, and
welfare of the occupants or ad�acent property owners/renters,
and if the impairment is a violation of Section 220.08, the City
of Fridley is empowered to exercise the enforcement of this
ordinance.
No operating license shall be issued or renewed unless the
rental dwe7ling and its premises conform to the ordtnances of
Fridley and the laws of the Sta�e of Minnesota
220.111 L�cense Fees
The annual license fee and expiration date shall be as
provided in Chapter 11 of the Fridley City Code.
220 112 Owner or Agent to Apply
License appl�cation or renewal shall 6e made by the owner
of rental um ts or his legally constltuted agent Application
� forms may be acquired from and subsequently filed with the City
Inspector
220.113 Resident Agent Requ�red
No operating license shal7 be issued or renewed for a non-
resident owner of rental dwelling units (one who does not reside
in any of the following Minnesota counties, Hennepin, P,amsey,
Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Scott, or Washington) unless such owner
designates in writing to the City Inspector the name of his
resident agent (one who does reside in any of the following
counties, Hennepin, Anoka, Carve�°, Dakota, Scott, or UJashington)
who is responsible for maintenance and upkeep and who ts legall�
constituted and empowered to receive service of notice of violation
of the provisions of the City ordinances, to receive orders and
to institute remedial action to effect such orders and to accept
all service or process pursuant to law The City Inspector shall
be notified in wrtting of any change of resident agent. This
requirement may be waived if, in the C�ty Inspector's determinat�on,
the owner not 1iving in one of the above snecified counties, is
nonetheless sufftctently accessible for the purposes of this chapter.
220.114 Agreement to Allow Inspect7on
No operating license shall 6e issued or renewed unless the
' owner of rental units agrees in the appl�cation to permit
inspections pursuant to Section 220.12 of this chapter,
220.115 Postrn4 af License
Every licensee of a rental dwelling shall cause to be conspicuoulsy
posted in the main entry way or other conspicuous location therern
the current ltcense for the respective rental dH!ell�ng.
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220 116 L�cense Not Transferable
P!o operat7ng ltcense shall be transferable to another
rental dwelling. No operating license shall be transfenabbe to
another person without approval of the Ci�y Counc�l. Every
person hold�ng an operating license shallgive notice in writing
to the City Inspector wtth�n five bus�ness days after having
legally t�ran�fEVrred or otherwise disposed of the legal control
of any licensed rental dwel]ing. Such notice shall include
the name and address of the oerson succeedtng to the ownership
or control of such rentai dwelling or dwelTings.
220 117 License Suspension or Revocation
Every operat�ng l�cense issued under the provisions of this
chapter is sub,7ect to suspension or revocation by the City Counc�l
should the licensed owner, or the duly authorized resident agent,
fail to operate or mainta�n licensed rental dwellings antl units
therein consistent with the provisions of the codes of the City
of Fridley and the 7aws of the State of Minnesota. In the event
that an operating l�cense is suspended or revoked by the Cit,y
Council for �ust cause, it sha11 be unlawful for the owner or
duly authorized agent to thereafter permit any new occupanctes
of vacant or thereafter vacated rental units until such time as a-
valid operating license may be restored by the C�ty Council
SECTION 220 12 ADMINISTRATION
The C�ty Inspector and/or designated agents shall admim ster
and enforce the prov�stons of this chapter and are hereby
authorized to cause inspec��ons on a scheduled basis and/or when
reason exists to belteve that a v�olat�on of this chapter has been
or is 6eing committed
220 121 Authority
When a City Inspector determines a violation, the Insoector's
a�ritten evaluation of def7ciencies shall be considered prima
facie evidence in any subsequent litigat�on of a violation under
this chapter.
220.122 Inspection Access
If any owner, occupant, or other person in charge of a dwelling,
dwelling unit or mobile home, fails or refuses to permit free
access and entry to the structure or prem�ses under that person's
control for an tnspection nursuant to th�s chapter, the City
Inspector may seek a court order authoriz�ng such inspection.
SECTION 22D.13 COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT
A. l�Jhenever the C�ty Inspector determines that any rentaT dwelling
or un�t fails to meet the provisons of this chapter, or if any
owner-occupied dwellrng fails to meet the provis�ons of Section
220 08 "ImmedTate Health and Safety Hazards," the City Inspector
may issue a compl�ance order setting forth the violat�ons of the
chapter and order�ng the owner or agent to correct such violations
This compl�ance order shall;
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Be in writing.
Describe the location and nature of the violat�ons of this
ordinance.
Establish a reasonable t�me for the correct�on of such
violations.
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4, Be served upon the ovaner or agent; such notice shall be
deemed to be properly served upon such owner or agent, if a
copy thereof is
a) Served upon said persons, or
6) Sent by registered mail to the last known address, or
c) Upon failure to effect notice through a or b as set
out in this section, posted at a conspicuous place in
or about the dwelling which is affected by the not�ce.
B. Penalty for Violation of Code
Failure to meet the requirements of the compliance order
is a violation of this chapter and a m�sdemeanor and is subject
to all penalties provided for such violat�on under the provis�ons
of Chapter 901 of the Fridley C�hy Code. Each day the violat�on
continues in existence shall be deemed a separate v�olat�on
220.131 Emergency Cases
When a violation of Section 220 08 of this chapter constitutes
an imminent peril to life, health, or property, the City Inspector
may require immediate compliance, and if necessary take appropriate
action to protect that life, health, or property
220.132 Unfit for hiuman Nabitation
1 Declaration Any dwelling, dwell7ng unit, or mobile
home, which is damaged, decayed, dilapidated, unsanttary, unsafe,
vermin or rodent infested, or which lacks provision for
illumination, ventilation, or san�tary fac�lities to the
extent that the defects create a hazard to the health, safety,
or welfare of the occupants or of t�e publtc may 6e declared
unfit for human habitation. 4lhenever any dwell�ng, dwelling
unit, rooming un�t or mobile home, has been declared unfit for
human habitation, the City Inspector shall order same vacated
within a reasonable time and shall post a placard on same
indicating that it is unfit for human habitation and any
operating license previously issued for such dwelling shall be
revoked.
2. Vacated Bu�ldtng• It shall be unlawful for a vacant
dwelling, dwelling unit, or mobile home, which has been declared
unfit for human habitation as provided in Subdivision 1 above,
to be used for human habitatton until the defecttve conditions
have been corrected and written approval has been issued by the
C�ty Inspector. It shall be unlawful for any person to deface
or remove the declaration placard from any such dwelling, dwelling
unit or mobile home.
3. Secure Unfit and Vacated Dwell�ngs. The owner of any dwelling,
dwelling unit, or mobile hame whtch has been declared unfit for
human habitation, or which ts otherwise vacant for a period of
60 days or more, shall make same safe and secure so that �t is not
hazardous to the health, safety and welfare of the public and
does not constitute a public nuisance. Any vacant dwelling
open at doors or windows if unguarded, shall be deemed to be a
hazard to the healtFi, sa�ety, and welfare of tlie public and a public
nuisance within the meaning of th�s chapter
4. Hazardous Building Declaration� In the event that a
dwelling has been declared unfit fer human habitation and the
owner has not remedied the defects within a prescribed reasonable
ttme, the dwelling may be declared a hazardous bu�lding and
treated consistent with the provistons of Section 463.15 of the
P��nnesota Statutes.
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220.133 Execution of Compliance Orders bV Public Authori
Upon failure to comply with a compliance order within the
time set and no appeal having 6een taken, the City Council may,
by resolution, cause the cited deficiency to 6e remedied as
set forth �n the compliance order. The cost of such remedy
shall be placed against the sub,7ect property and may be levied
and collected as a special assessment in the manner provided by
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429.
220 134 Riqht of Appeal
When �t is alleged by any person to whom a compliance
order is directed that such compliance order is based upon
erroneous interpretation of this chapter, such person may
appeal the compliance order as provided under Chapter 6.14
of the Fridley City Code. The filing of an appeal shall stay all
proceedings, unless such a stay would cause imminent peril to
life, health or property.
220 135 Transfer of Ownershi
Anyone securing an interest in the dwelling, dwelling um t
or mobile home which has received a violation tag or compliance
order shall be bound by same w�thout further service of notice
upon him/her and shall be liable to all penalties and
procedures by this chapter.
SECTION 220.14 REPEAL
Chapter 209 entitled "Multiple Dwellings" of the Fridley
City Code is hereby repealed.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 6TH ��lY OF
MARCH , 1978. / / �L p J � '� ^ _ „
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MAYOR - WILLIAPI J. NEE
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CITY CLERK - MARVIN C. GRUNSELL
First Reading • February 6, 1978
Second Reading• P1arch 6, 1978
Publish .. ... P9arch 15, 1978