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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
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 8flY
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 ceiling height 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.
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If any room in a building has a sloping ceiling, the prescribed ceiling height for the room
is required in only one-half (12) the area thereof. No portions of the room measuring less
than five feet (5') from the finished floor to the finished ceiling shall be included in any
computation of the minimum area thereof.
If any room has a furred ceiling, the prescribed ceiling height is required in two-thirds
(2/3) the area thereof, but in no case shall the height of the furred ceiling be less than
seven feet (7').
b. Floor Area: Dwelling units and rooming units shall have at least one (1) room which
shall have notless than one hundred twenty (120) square feet of floor area. Other
habitable rooms, except kitchens, shall have an area of not less than seventy (70) square
feet. Where more than two (2) persons occupy a room for sleeping purposes, the required
floor area shall be increased at the rate of fifty (50) square feet for each occupant.
Sec. 3. Section 1005.12, subdivision 2 of the Mounds View City Code is amended by
adding a new subparagraph to read:
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d. The certificate shall state that the structure has been inspected and is in compliance
with the requirements of this Chapter.
Sec. 4. Section 1005.12, subdivision 4 of the Mounds View City Code is amended to
Subd.4.
Annual Renewal of Registration: The owner of a multiple dwelling or his
agent shall annually apply for a renewal of the certificate of registration on
or before September March 30. Renewal of the registration is contingent
upon compliance of this Chapter.
Sec. 5. Section 1005.12, subdivision 5 of the Mounds View City Code is amended to
Subd.5.
Transfer of Registration: A certificate of registration for the unexpired
portion of the licensed term is transferrable, for a fee of fifteen dollars
($15), to any person who has actually acquired legal ownership of a
registered building for the unexpired portion of the term. for -Nhich is \-vag
issued or reissued; provided, that the application to trangfer such
registration is filed -Nith the lluilding Inspection Department prior to
actual change of legal o-,J;fiership. It is the responsibility of the current
owner to notify the purchaser that a transfer must be filed with the
Building Inspection Department immediately upon acquiring legal
ownership. The license shall terminate upon failure to apply for its
transfer within 30 days following the prior to change oflegal ownership.
Sec. 6. Section 1005.12 is amended by adding a new subdivision to read:
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Subd. 8.
Inspection fees: The registration fee for an initial or renewed certificate of
registration shall include the fee for two inspections or attempted
inspections by Enforcement Officer. A fee, established by City Council
resolution, shall be charged for any additional inspections or attempted
inspections required, whether due to the multiple dwelling failure of the
reinspection, the Enforcement Officer's inability to gain access to the
multiple dwelling at the time of attempted reinspection, or otherwise, and
must be paid before a certificate of registration will be issued.
Sec. 7. Section 1005.14 is amended by adding new subdivisions to read:
Subd.3.
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Subd. 4.
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Posting to Prevent Occupancy: The Building Inspection Department may
prevent occupancy of any building or structure in violation of the Chapter
by posting the building or structure. Posting may occur if any owner,
agent, licensee, or other responsible person has been notified by inspection
report of items which must be corrected within the time provided for in the
inspection report or this Chapter and such corrections have not been made
within the stated time. No person shall remove or tamper with any placard
or other device used for posting. No person shall reside in, occupy, or
cause to be occupied any building structure, or dwelling that has been
posted to prevent occupancy.
Correction of Immediate Hazards:
a. Immediate hazards shall include, but not be limited to:
(1) Heating systems that are unsafe due to burned-out or rusted
heat exchangers; burned-out, rusted, or plugged flues; inadequate venting;
connection to unsafe gas supplies; or lack of capacity to adequately heat
the dwelling unit.
(2) Water heaters that are unsafe due to burned-out or rusted heat
exchangers; burned-out, rusted, or plugged flues; inadequate venting;
connection to unsafe gas supplies; or lack of temperature or pressure-relief
valves. .
(3) Electrical systems that are unsafe due to overloading; damaged
or deteriorated equipment; improperly taped or spliced wiring; exposed
uninsulated wires; inadequate distribution systems; such as the improper
use of extension cords; or ungrounded systems.
(4) Plumbing systems that are unsanitary due to leaking waste
systems, fixtures, or traps; lack of a water closet; lack of washing or
bathing facilities; cross-connection of pure water supply with fixtures or
sewage lines; or lack of adequate water supply.
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(5) Structural systems, walls, chimneys, ceilings, roofs,
foundations, and floor systems that will not safely carry imposed loads.
(6) Refuse, garbage, human waste, dead vermin or other animals,
animal waste, or other materials causing unsanitary conditions.
(7) Lack of adequate light or air.
(8) Infestation of rats, insects, or other vermin.
(9) Other conditions creating an immediate threat to the health or
safety of an occupant, the premises, or any other person or property.
b. No occupancy shall be permitted of any vacant dwelling unit if an
immediate hazard exists on the premises.
c. If a dwelling unit is occupied and an immediate hazard exists on the
premises, immediate corrective action shall be taken by the owner, agent,
licensee, or other responsible person. If immediate corrective action is not
taken, the Enforcement Officer may order that the dwelling unit be
vacated.
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Sec. 8. Section 1005.16, subdivision 2(b) is amended to read:
b. Mailing and Posting of Notice: The notice of violation shall be sent by
certified mail to the last known address of such person;-ftllt'l. If the
violations are not corrected within thirty (30) days. such notice shall be
published once in the City's official newspaper.
Sec. 9. Section 1005.16, is amended by adding a new subdivision to read:
Subd. 4.
Correction of Violation by City and Assessment of Costs: In all
cases of violation of this Chapter, the Building Inspection
Department may abate, remove, or otherwise remedy the violation
and take any action permissible under State law to specially assess
or otherwise charge the cost of such abatement, removal, or
remedy against the premises where the violation was located.
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Sec. 10. This Ordinance is effective thirty days after its publication.
..,.... Read by the City Council ofthe City of Mounds View this I~ day of
f e~ltri.-{{L v;'t--' 1996..
~ad and passed by the City Council of the City of Mounds View this e::?~
day of ~ 1996. C~ k:v-./
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City Attorney
Affibauit of Publication
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N. Theodore Lillie being duly sworn, on oath says that
he/she is the publisher or authorized agent and employee of the publisher of the newspaper
known as New Brighton BUlletiri and has full knowledge of the facts which
are stated below:
(A) The newspaper has complied with all of the requirements constituting qualification as
a qualified newspaper, as provided by Minnesota Statute 331A.02, 331A.07, and other applicable
laws, as amended.
(B) The printed Ordinance No. 572
which is attached was cut from the columns of said newspaper, and was printed and published
once each week, for 1 successive weeks; it was first published on Wednesday the
6th day of Mar. 19 96, and was thereafter printed and published on every
to and including , the day of , 19; and printed
below is a copy of the lower case alphabet from A to Z, both inclusive, which is hereby
acknowledged as being the size and kind of type used in the composition and publication of the
notice:
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TITLE: V4�
Subscribed and sworn to before me on
this 6th day off Mar. 19 96 .
' Notary Public
"Alphabet should be in the same size and kind of type as the notice.
r RATE INFORMATION
(1) Lowest classified rate paid by
commercial users for comparable space .......................... $14.10 per col. inch
(2) Maximum rate allowed by law for the above matter..................$9.56 per col. inch
(3) Rate actually charged for the above matter ..................... $ per col. inch
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b. No occupancy shall be permitted of any
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exists on the premises.
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may order That the dwelling unit be vacated.
o n a f > > _ m - c = F > v $ £333"' Sec. S. Section 1005.16, subdivislon 2(b) is
= w o w a m m a_ _ n_ 50 `± O A� amended to read:
c $ m = m -00 w " a m Q o ®= m `° " b. Mailing and Posting of Notice: The notice
CP of violation shall be sent
y certified mail to
;�_ n c ° a Q / thesviolationsown nare�notbcorr 01 suchP ted Within
n m o o m, x 5i n m n d w w thirty (30) days, such notice shill be
m 3' =m o S o� 3' ' w m R published once in the Cfly'sIciel
z_ m H 6 n S newspaper. ..
H a x o n c +maw 'w_ ° g ¢ ^ Sec. 9. Settlor 1005.16, is amen ,-=d by
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,� c W n m c '0 5 m o °' a 3_ 5 ° adding a new subdivision to read:
a m n D o 4 n m m o 2? 0 4 ui o re Subd. 4. Correction of Violation by C iv and
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Assessment of Costs: In all cases of ti -. �,almn
uilding
rn p Win c A n 0- vr'-y a w rmn m N ion
a W j Q 0 y 9 m= ma t, Depart enwn I the t meyrabate, Bre remove, Or otherwiseI
Q S. R= 3 m ma m w p `; m: o `vim o m o=- w "�' o remedy the violation and take any action
nf° 'w v= �' = m a n c e a : R w m � =p a' a Ran,
permissible under State law to specially
f.+3w mc, _ ¢ m a R m 3 o D m i v t m 0,3 t o w assess or otherwise charge the cost of such
n o c a w 3 ro n M m go m d.8 c a at o y 3> i,j promises abatemenwhere
the violation was tot, removal, or remedy taled. ainst the
"ro 3 s r 3 Sec. 10. This Ordinance is effective thirty
Our >w viwmann' o°°in' -n m- 0mm 0o- mF>m'm wo=om -m>` , days after its publication.
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o oooc nm re Read by the City Co
uncil of the C.
ity of
0??£m=D=0 Mounds View this 12th day of Februa,1996.
Read and passed by the iCouncil of the
m m it C(ty of Mounds View this 26th day o1
w m n w w m m 0 5 February, 1996. W Linksm=f�= i=ammE > /a/Jerme
.iPre ovMayor
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/e/ Paul H
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Clerk-Adminlstrator
(Builelln: March 6, 1996)