Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 15 § 15.162
VARIANCES (Bloomington Buildings and Structures Code)
Operative Text
Variances to the requirements of state regulations may be granted by the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health in accordance with the provisions of Minnesota Rules 4725.0410 and 4717.7000 through 4717.7050. (1958 Code, § 58.04) (Added by Ord. 194, passed 11-10-1952; Ord. 196, passed 11-25-1952; Ord. 201, passed 2-3-1953; Ord. 37, passed 3-23-1954; Ord. 74, passed 11-21-1955; Ord. 76, passed 3-5-1956; Ord. 124, passed 8-19-1957; repealed and new Division added by Ord. 135, passed 4- -1958; Ord. 71-23, passed 4-12-1971; amended by Ord. 93-29, passed 6-7-1993; Ord. 2016-6 , passed 4-18-2016)
Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 15.162 establishes that the standard requirements set by state regulations are not entirely rigid — the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health has the authority to grant variances from those requirements. Such variances must follow the procedures and criteria outlined in Minnesota Rules 4725.0410 and 4717.7000 through 4717.7050. This provision creates a formal channel through which exceptions to state-level standards can be officially authorized rather than informally overlooked.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 15.162, property owners or managers who face circumstances that make strict compliance with state regulations impractical may seek a formal variance through the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health. A compliant operator generally documents the specific requirement at issue, prepares a request that addresses the criteria in Minnesota Rules 4725.0410 and 4717.7000–4717.7050, and submits that request through the appropriate state channel. Operators typically keep records of any granted variance to demonstrate that their deviation from standard requirements has been officially sanctioned.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 15.162 means that some property conditions a tenant observes may reflect a state-approved variance rather than an uncorrected violation, since the Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner can formally authorize exceptions to standard requirements. Tenants who have questions about whether a particular condition is covered by a variance or constitutes a genuine violation can request information from the Minnesota Department of Health or consult a local tenant-rights organization familiar with the variance process under Minnesota Rules 4725.0410 and 4717.7000–4717.7050. Understanding whether a variance exists for a specific condition can be a relevant factor when deciding how to respond to a housing concern.
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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