Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 15 § 15.10
VIOLATIONS (Bloomington Buildings and Structures Code)
Operative Text
Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this Article I shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person shall be guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this Article I is committed or continued to be permitted. No additional permits shall be issued to anyone in violation with the terms of this Article I , or to anyone responsible for the continuation of the violation, until such violation is either corrected or satisfactory arrangements, in the opinion of the Director of Community Development, have been made towards the correction of said violation. (1958 Code, § 35.29) (Ord. 71-19, passed 3-15-1971, renumbered to § 35.17; Ord. 72-61, passed 11-20-1972, renumbered to § 35.08)
Section 15.10 of Bloomington's Code of Ordinances establishes that any individual, firm, or corporation that violates the provisions of Article I commits a misdemeanor offense. Critically, each day a violation continues counts as a separate offense, meaning repeated or prolonged noncompliance can accumulate into multiple misdemeanor charges. Additionally, no new permits will be issued to anyone responsible for an ongoing violation until the issue is resolved or a corrective plan is approved by the Director of Community Development.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 15.10, property owners and managers are expected to promptly address any Article I violations, since each day of continued noncompliance constitutes a distinct misdemeanor offense. Compliant operators generally resolve identified violations quickly and document corrective actions, as unresolved violations can also block the issuance of any new permits. When immediate correction is not possible, operators typically work with the Director of Community Development to establish a satisfactory remediation plan that can lift the permit hold.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 15.10 provides important context for tenants in Bloomington: landlords who remain in violation of Article I face escalating misdemeanor exposure for each day the violation persists, which can be a meaningful enforcement lever. Tenants who believe a landlord is in ongoing violation may consider reporting the issue to the City of Bloomington's Community Development department, which oversees permit issuance and compliance under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations in the Bloomington area can help residents understand what options are generally available when a landlord's permit status or code compliance is in question.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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