Ordinance No. 1251 04-28-2008ORDINANCE NO. 1251
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 205 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE
PERTAINING TO HOUSING MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
AND SUMMARY
I. Title
An ordinance of the City of Fridley, Minnesota, amending the Fridley City Code to
change maintenance performance standards on residential properties for the purpose of
protecting the economic value and structural integrity of residential buildings.
II. Summary
The City Council of the City of Fridley does hereby ordain as follows:
That Chapter 205 is hereby amended to require basic exterior maintenance of structures on
residential property. This amendment would apply the same language change to Chapters
205.07.06, 205.08.06, 205.09.07, 205.23.07.
III. Notice
This title and summary has been published to clearly inform the public of the intent and
effect of the City of Fridley's Zoning Code. A copy of the ordinance, in its entirety, is
available for inspection by any person during regular business hours at the offices of the
City Clerk of the City of Fridley, 6431 University Ave N.E., Fridley, MN.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY
THIS 28TH DAY OF APRIL, 2008.
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SCOTT J. LUND, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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DEBRA A. SKOGE , CITY CLERK
Public Hearing March 19, 2008
Public Hearing: April 14, 2008
First Reading: April 14, 2008
Second Reading: Apri128, 2008
Published: May 8, 2008
ORDINANCE NO. 1251
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 205.07, 205.08, 205.09, 205.23 OF THE FRIDLEY
CITY CODE PERTAINING TO HOUSING MAINTENANCE
The City Council of the City of Fridley hereby finds, after review, examination and recommendation of
staff, that the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows:
Section 1: That Section 205.07.06 of the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows:
6. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
E. Drainage and Grade Requirements.
A finished ground grade shall be established such that natural drainage away from all
buildings is provided. The following minimum criteria shall apply:
(1) The minimum elevation of finished grade shall com�lv with the State Buildin_� code
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G. Maintenance.
It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to ensure that:
(1) Every exterior wall, foundation and roof of any building or structure shall be reasonably
watertight, weather tight and rodent proof and shall be kept in a good state of maintenance
and repair.
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(3) Doors, windows, and screens shall be maintained free from extensive dilapidation due to
cracks, tears or breaks. All openin�s intended for windows and doors, shall have windows
and doors placed in said openin�s. A door or window shall be deemed to be out of repair i£
a) More than twent. -f�percent (25%) of the area of an�plane or surface has paint or stain
that is blistered, cracked, flaked, scaled or chalked awaY, or
b) More than twent. -f�percent (25%) of the area of any door or window has evident
delaminatin� of wood, discoloration of permanent finish or warpi�, or
c) An�_�ara�e door which fails to close entirely or is missing a panel.
(4) Roof surfaces of a buildin� shall be maintained in _ o� od repair and provide sufficient coverin�
and protection of the structural surface a�ainst its deterioration. Without limitin� the
�enerality of this Section, a protective roof surface of a buildin� shall be deemed to be out of
repair if the roof surface has more than ten percent (10%) of an�plane or surface with
broken, torn ar missin_� shin_�les.
(5) Eaves and Soffits shall be maintained in _o� od repair and provide a sufficient coverin_� and
protection of the structural surface a�ainst its deterioration. Without limitin_� the �enerality of
this Section, eaves or soffits of a buildin� shall be deemed to be out of repair if:
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a) More than twent. -f�percent (25%) of the area of an�plane or surface has paint or stain
that is blistered, cracked, flaked, scaled or chalked awaY, or
b) Pieces of the wood, metal, or other a�proved protective cover is missin�.
(6) Gutters and downspouts shall be installed properly and shall be maintained so to
avoid unsi_ghtl��pearance by virtue of sa�in_�, collapsed sections, ar missin� pieces.
(� 7) Every yard and all structures, walls, fences, walks, steps, driveways, landscaping and other
exterior developments shall be maintained in an attractive, well kept condition.
(4 8)The boulevard area of a premise shall be properly maintained, groomed and cared for by the
abutting property owner.
Section 2: That Section 205.08.06 of the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows:
6. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
E. Drainage and Grade Requirements.
A finished ground grade shall be established such that natural drainage away from all buildings is
provided. The following minimum criteria shall apply:
(1) The minimum elevation of finished grade shall com�lv with the State Buildin_� code
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G. Maintenance.
It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to ensure that:
(1) Every exterior wall, foundation and roof of any building or structure shall be reasonably
watertight, weather tight and rodent proof and shall be kept in a good state of maintenance
and repair.
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(3) Doors, windows, and screens shall be maintained free from extensive dilapidation due to
cracks, tears or breaks. All openin�s intended for windows and doors, shall have windows
and doors placed in said openin�s. A door or window shall be deemed to be out of repair i£
a) More than twent. -f�percent (25%) of the area of an�plane or surface has paint or stain
that is blistered, cracked, flaked, scaled or chalked awaY, or
b) More than twent. -f�percent (25%) of the area of any door or window has evident
delaminatin� of wood, discoloration of permanent finish or warpi�, or
c) An�_�ara�e door which fails to close entirely or is missing a panel.
(4) Roof surfaces of a buildin� shall be maintained in _ o� od repair and provide sufficient coverin�
and protection of the structural surface a�ainst its deterioration. Without limitin� the
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�enerality of this Section, a protective roof surface of a buildin� shall be deemed to be out of
repair if the roof surface has more than ten percent (10%) of an�plane or surface with
broken, torn ar missin_� shin_�les.
(5) Eaves and Soffits shall be maintained in _o� od repair and provide a sufficient coverin_� and
protection of the structural surface a�ainst its deterioration. Without limitin_� the �enerality of
this Section, eaves or soffits of a buildin� shall be deemed to be out of repair if:
a) More than twent. -f�percent (25%) of the area of an�plane or surface has paint or stain
that is blistered, cracked, flaked, scaled or chalked awaY, or
b) Pieces of the wood, metal, or other a�proved protective cover is missin�.
(6) Gutters and downspouts shall be installed properly and shall be maintained so to
avoid unsi_ghtl��pearance by virtue of sa�in_�, collapsed sections, ar missin� pieces.
(� 7) Every yard and all structures, walls, fences, walks, steps, driveways, landscaping and
other exterior developments shall be maintained in an attractive, well kept condition.
(4 8)The boulevard area of a premise shall be properly maintained, groomed and cared for by the
abutting property owner.
Section 3: That Section 205.09.07 of the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows:
7. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
F. Drainage and Grade Requirements.
A finished ground grade shall be established such that natural drainage away from all buildings is
provided. The following minimum criteria shall apply:
(1) The minimum elevation of finished grade shall com�lv with the State Buildin_� code
requirements �+�� �� ��~-�'� "�^` ^�� r�rzer�*^'����e�
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G. Maintenance.
It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to ensure that:
(1) Every exterior wall, foundation and roof of any building or structure shall be reasonably
watertight, weather tight and rodent proof and shall be kept in a good state of maintenance
and repair.
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(3) Doors, windows, and screens shall be maintained free from extensive dilapidation due to
cracks, tears or breaks. All openin�s intended for windows and doors, shall have windows
and doors placed in said openin�s. A door or window shall be deemed to be out of repair i£
a) More than twent. -f�percent (25%) of the area of an�plane or surface has paint or stain
that is blistered, cracked, flaked, scaled or chalked awaY, or
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b) More than twent. -f�percent (25%) of the area of any door or window has evident
delaminatin� of wood, discoloration of permanent finish or warpi�, or
c) An�_�ara�e door which fails to close entirely or is missing a panel.
(4) Roof surfaces of a buildin� shall be maintained in _ o� od repair and provide sufficient coverin�
and protection of the structural surface a�ainst its deterioration. Without limitin� the
�enerality of this Section, a protective roof surface of a buildin� shall be deemed to be out of
repair if the roof surface has more than ten percent (10%) of an�plane or surface with
broken, torn ar missin_� shin_�les.
(5) Eaves and Soffits shall be maintained in _o� od repair and provide a sufficient coverin_� and
protection of the structural surface a�ainst its deterioration. Without limitin_� the �enerality of
this Section, eaves or soffits of a buildin� shall be deemed to be out of repair if:
a) More than twent. -f�percent (25%) of the area of an�plane or surface has paint or stain
that is blistered, cracked, flaked, scaled or chalked awaY, or
b) Pieces of the wood, metal, or other a�proved protective cover is missin�.
(6) Gutters and downspouts shall be installed properly and shall be maintained so to
avoid unsi_ghtl��pearance by virtue of sa�in_�, collapsed sections, ar missin� pieces.
(� 7) Every yard and all structures, walls, fences, walks, steps, driveways, and landscaping and
other exterior development shall be maintained in an attractive, well kept condition.
(4 8) The boulevard area of a premise shall be properly maintained, groomed and cared for by
the abutting property owner.
Section 4: That Section 205.23.07 of the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows:
7. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
D. Drainage and Grade Requirements.
A finished ground grade shall be established such that natural drainage away from all buildings is
provided. The following minimum criteria shall apply:
(1) The minimum elevation of finished grade shall com�lv with the State Buildin_� code
requirements �+�� �� ��~-�'� "�^` ^�� r�rzer�*^'����e�
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F. Maintenance.
It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to ensure that:
(1) Every exterior wall, foundation and roof of any building or structure shall be reasonably
watertight, weather tight and rodent proof and shall be kept in a good state of maintenance
and repair.
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(3) Doors, windows, and screens shall be maintained free from extensive dilapidation due to
cracks, tears or breaks. All openin�s intended for windows and doors, shall have windows
and doors placed in said openin�s. A door or window shall be deemed to be out of repair i£
a) More than twent. -f�percent (25%) of the area of an�plane or surface has paint or stain
that is blistered, cracked, flaked, scaled or chalked awaY, or
b) More than twent. -f�percent (25%) of the area of any door or window has evident
delaminatin� of wood, discoloration of permanent finish or warpi�, or
c) An�_�ara�e door which fails to close entirely or is missing a panel.
(4) Roof surfaces of a buildin� shall be maintained in _ o� od repair and provide sufficient coverin�
and protection of the structural surface a�ainst its deterioration. Without limitin� the
�enerality of this Section, a protective roof surface of a buildin� shall be deemed to be out of
repair if the roof surface has more than ten percent (10%) of an�plane or surface with
broken, torn ar missin_� shin_�les.
(5) Eaves and Soffits shall be maintained in _o� od repair and provide a sufficient coverin_� and
protection of the structural surface a�ainst its deterioration. Without limitin_� the �enerality of
this Section, eaves or soffits of a buildin� shall be deemed to be out of repair if:
a)
b)
More than twent. -f�percent (25%) of the area of an�plane or surface has paint or stain
that is blistered, cracked, flaked, scaled or chalked awaY, or
Pieces of the wood, metal, or other a�proved protective cover is missin�.
(6) Gutters and downspouts shall be installed properly and shall be maintained so to
avoid unsi_ghtl��pearance by virtue of sa�in_�, collapsed sections, ar missin� pieces.
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(4 8)
Every yard and all structures, walls, fences, walks, steps, driveways, and landscaping and
other exterior development shall be maintained in an attractive, well kept condition.
The boulevard area of a premise shall be properly maintained, groomed and cared for by
the abutting property owner.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 28TH DAY
OF APRIL, 2008.
� �
SCOT J. LUND, MAYOR
ATTEST:
J�
DEBRA A. SKOGEN ITY CLERK
Public Hearing: April 14, 2008
First Reading: April 14, 2008
Second Reading: Apri128, 2008
Published: May 8, 2008