Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 15 § 15.179
GENERAL (Bloomington Buildings and Structures Code)
Operative Text
(a) The fees are established as required by the Building, Electrical, Plumbing and Heating Codes and shall be collected by the Director of the Department of Community Development before the issuance by him or her of any license, permits, certificates and reports for which fees are required under the provisions of this Article IX . The Director of the Department of Community Development shall not issue any such license, permit, certificate or report until such fee shall have been paid to said Department Director. (b) All fees collected hereunder shall be paid over to the City Treasurer by the Director of Community Development daily or as soon after collection as practicable. (1958 Code, § 60.01A) (Added by Ord. 133, passed 4-17-1958; Ord. 190, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. 195, passed 11-25-1952; Ord. 97, passed 12-17-1956; Ord. 107, passed 5-20-1957; Ord. 109, passed 5-20-1957; Ord. 2022-40 , passed 8-29-2022)
Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 15.179 establishes that fees set by the Building, Electrical, Plumbing, and Heating Codes must be paid before the Director of Community Development will issue any license, permit, certificate, or report under Article IX. No such document may be released until the applicable fee has been received by the Department. All collected fees are then transferred to the City Treasurer on a daily basis or as soon as reasonably possible after collection.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 15.179, property owners and managers seeking licenses, permits, certificates, or reports governed by Article IX must ensure the required fees are paid in full to the Department of Community Development before any of those documents are issued. Compliant operators typically confirm the applicable fee schedule under the relevant Building, Electrical, Plumbing, or Heating Code before submitting an application. Keeping records of fee payments helps demonstrate timely compliance and avoids delays in receiving necessary authorizations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 15.179 of Bloomington's Code of Ordinances governs how fees are collected and remitted in connection with licenses, permits, certificates, and reports issued under Article IX. Tenants who have questions about whether a landlord has obtained required permits or licenses for work done on a rental property may contact the Bloomington Department of Community Development to inquire about permit status. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what documentation landlords are generally required to obtain and how unpermitted work may be relevant to housing conditions.
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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