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ORDINANCE NO. 572 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE, AMENDING THE CITY'S HOUSING CODE,ESTABLISHING INTERIOR STORAGE REQUIREMENTS AND ROOM DIMENSIONS,AMENDING MULTIPLE DWELLING INSPECTION AND REGISTRATION PROCEDURES, GRANTING AUTHORITY TO THE BUILDING INSPECTION DEPARTMENT AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR ORDER CORRECTIONS TO, OR ORDER VACATION OF,BUILDINGS IN VIOLATIONS OF THE CITY'S HOUSING CODE,AND AMENDING TITLE 1000, CHAPTER 1005 OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY CODE. THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW ORDAINS: Sec. 1. Section 1005.07, subdivision 5 of the Mounds View City Code is amended to read: Subd. 5. Sanitation: The interior shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary i condition, free from accumulation of rubbish, garbage,junk or debris and. no materials shall be stored in a manner that impedes free access to all atty windows, doors, or heating and other fixtures. No disconnected appliances, fixtures not in use or other items shall be allowed to accumulate or stored on the premises. Sec. 2. Section 1005.09 of the Mounds View City Code is amended by adding a new subdivision to read: Subd. 8. Room Dimensions: a. Ceiling Heights: Habitable space shall have a ceiling height of not less than seven feet six inches (7'6") except as otherwise permitted in the Section. Kitchens, halls, bedrooms, and toilet compartments may have a ceilingheight of not less than seven feet(7') measured to the lower projection from the ceiling. Where exposed beam ceiling members are spaced at forty-eight (48") on center, ceiling height shall be measured to the bottom of these members. Where exposed beam ceiling members are spaced at forty-eight inches (48") or more on center, ceiling height shall be measured to the bottom of the deck supported by these members, provided that the bottom of the members is not less than seven feet (7') above the floor.