HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 946ORDINANCE 946
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE, TITLE 1000, CHAPTER 1012,
RELATING TO RENTAL DWELLING LICENSES
THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1000
(Building and Development Regulations), Chapter 1020 (Rental Dwelling License) by inserting
the double -underlined language and removing the strieken language, and updating numbering as
follows:
TITLE 1000
BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 1012: RENTAL DWELLING LICENSE
1012.02: DEFINITIONS:
Subd 3 Dwelling, Multiple: ^ building or poi4isn thereof eo4#aining two (2) or ffler-
dwelling
A building designed with three (3) or more dwelling
units exclusively for occupancy by three (3) or more families living independently
of each other.
1012.03: LICENSING PROVISIONS:
Subd. 2. Application for Rental Dwelling License: Before any license required by this
Section shall be issued or renewed, the owner shall make written application with
the Community Development Department for a license to carry on the business of
renting residential property.
C. The application shall be made on forms provided by the Community
Development Department. License applications shall include the following
information:
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(1) Legal address of the rental dwelling.
(2) Number and type of units rented.
(4) Ge... ifuetion of the exterior of the building.
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(3) 3) Total floor area of the building.
(6) (A) Total area pr-evided on promises for eff street ..a .long. The number
of off-street uncovered parking spaces, and the number of covered
parkin
(7) Names and street adL7..ess of N.d
.eend ee :f the rental .]walk., is
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being sold on a arAraet f9r- d7ee4
(8j Name, business or residence address, telephone number, and email
address. date of birth of the ,..,mer of the dwelling, If the owner is a
partnership the name of the partnership, the name, residence
address, and email address dna of the managing partner,
and the full name and address of all partners. If the owner is a
corporation, the application shall include the name and address of
the corporation, and the name of the chief operating officer.
(9) (6) If the owner has appointed a property manager, or an agent
authorized to accept service of process and to receive and give
receipt for notices, the name, business or residence address,
telephone number, and email address. date of birth of such agent
(lZl Every applicant, whether an individual, partnership, or corporation,
shall identify in the application the residence or business street
address, telephone number, and email address date of birth, of a
natural person who is actively involved in, and responsible for, the
maintenance and management of the premises. Said natural person
shall, if other than the owner, shall accept joint and several
responsibility with the owner, including any potential criminal,
civil, or administrative liability, for the maintenance and
management of the premises. A post office box or commercial
mail receiving service are not acceptable as an address for such
person. The individual designated herein may also be the owner of
the dwelling or an agent identified in Section 1012.02, Subdivision
2d.
d. Local Agent: No rental dwelling license shall be issued or renewed if the
owner does not reside within the eleven (11) county metro area consisting
of: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott,
Sherburne, Washington, and Wright; unless the owner designates in
writing the name of a local agent who resides within the eleven (11)
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county metro area. The Community Development Department shall be
notified in writing of any change of local agent.
e. In the event that any of the information required to be provided by this
Subdivision changes, the applicant or licensee shall, within fourteen (14)
days, notify in writing the Community Development Department of the
changes.
Subd. 3. License Fees: An annual fee, established by City Council resolution, shall be paid
thirty (30) days prior to the license expiration date. License fees may be reduced
by voluntary participation in the Crime Free Rental Housing Program as outlined
in Section 1012.08. Any owner or agent who fails to apply for license renewal in
the case of an existing license, prior to the time or date set forth herein shall pay a
penalty as established by City Council resolution. The license fee shall include
the initial inspection and one (1) follow-up inspection. A fee, established by City
Council resolution, shall be charged for any reinspection or attempted
reinspection required, whether due to the 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 license will be
issued. The operation of an unlicensed rental dwelling unit shall be subject to an
additional administrative fine, as established by City Council resolution.
Subd 5. Issuance of License: The Community Development Department shall issue a
rental dwelling license if the building is found to be in compliance with the
provisions of this Chapter 1012, Chapter 1005 of this Code, and the applicable
requirements of Minnesota Statutes, 299F, as amended, provided however that ^11
real estate taiEes .l tilib, bill, f r the premises .. 1.:..1. ., r
a due have been laid.
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Subd 7. Annual Renewal of License: The term of the rental dwelling license is twelve (12)
moths and expires on September 30 December 31" of each year.
a. Exceptions:
(1) The 2019 annual fee shall be fifteen (15) months(five quarters):
October 1 2018 thru December 31.2019.
SECTION 3. In accordance with Section 3.07 of the City Charter, City staff shall have the
following summary printed in the official City newspaper in lieu of the complete ordinance:
On July 9, 2018, the City Council adopted Ordinance 946 by amending Chapter
1012 of the Mounds View City Code, regulating Rental Dwelling Licenses. The
revisions relate to the definition of Multiple Dwelling, information required on the
Rental Dwelling License application form, Group Homes, and rental dwelling
license fees.
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A printed copy of the ordinance is available for inspection during regular business
hours at Mounds View City Hall and is available on line at the City's web site
located at www.moundsviewmn.or .
SECTION 4. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force 30 days from and after its passage
and publication, in accordance with Section 3.09 of the City Charter.
Introduction and First Reading by the Mounds View City Council on: May 29, 2018.
Second Reading and Adoption by the Mounds View City Council on: July 9, 2018.
Publication Date: July 20, 2018.
Carol A. Mueller
Mayor
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City A ministator