Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 15 § 15.143
PERMIT REQUIRED (Bloomington Buildings and Structures Code)
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A permit is required for each such connection. Sanitary sewer and water permits will be obtained from the Utilities Division and storm sewer permits from the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department. (1958 Code, § 56.03) (Ord. 71-18, passed 3-15-1971)
Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 15.143 establishes that any connection to the city's sanitary sewer, water, or storm sewer systems requires a permit before work begins. Sanitary sewer and water permits are issued through the Utilities Division, while storm sewer permits come from the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department. Each individual connection requires its own separate permit.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 15.143, property owners and managers who need to connect to municipal sanitary sewer, water, or storm sewer systems must secure the appropriate permit from the correct city division before proceeding. Compliant operators typically contact the Utilities Division for sanitary sewer and water connections and the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department for storm sewer connections. Maintaining records of all issued permits helps demonstrate ongoing compliance with this requirement.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 15.143 requires that any connection to Bloomington's sewer or water systems be permitted through the appropriate city division, which means tenants can verify whether utility connections at their residence were properly authorized. If there is reason to believe an unpermitted connection exists, tenants may contact the Bloomington Public Works Department to inquire about permit records. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand how unpermitted utility work might relate to broader habitability or code-compliance concerns.
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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