Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 15 § 15.17
EXEMPTIONS (Bloomington Buildings and Structures Code)
Operative Text
(a) Nothing in this Article II shall be construed to prevent the ordinary maintenance or repair of any exterior elements of any building or structure. (b) Repair or reconstruction of a building, structure or exterior architectural feature damaged or destroyed by fire, storm or other disaster, if such repair or reconstruction is limited to that required for the protection of the public safety as determined by the city. (1975 Code, § 15.17) (Ord. 79-46, passed 7-30-1979; Ord. 79-68, passed 12-17-1979; deleted and new section added by Ord. 80-3, passed 1-28-1980)
Section 15.17 of Bloomington's Code of Ordinances carves out two categories of activity from the restrictions otherwise imposed by Article II. First, routine upkeep and repair of a building's exterior elements are not subject to those restrictions. Second, when a building or exterior feature is damaged or destroyed by fire, storm, or another disaster, repair or reconstruction work is permitted without triggering Article II's requirements, provided the scope of that work is limited to what the city determines is necessary for public safety.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 15.17, property owners and managers who perform ordinary maintenance on exterior building elements — such as repainting, patching, or replacing like-for-like components — generally fall outside Article II's regulatory reach. When a property suffers disaster-related damage, operators typically document the scope of damage and coordinate with the city to establish what repairs qualify as necessary for public safety, keeping work within that approved scope. Staying within these exemption boundaries helps ensure that routine and emergency work proceeds without triggering additional Article II review.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 15.17 establishes that certain exterior work on a rental property — routine maintenance and disaster-driven safety repairs — is exempt from the broader requirements of Article II. Tenants who observe exterior work on their building and wonder whether it complies with local ordinance can note that this provision defines the boundaries of those exemptions. Those with questions about whether specific work exceeds what § 15.17 permits may consider contacting the City of Bloomington directly or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general information.
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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