Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 6 § 6.18
APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE (Bloomington Fire Prevention Code)
Operative Text
A person issued an order by the Fire Marshal may apply to the city for a variance in accordance with M.S. § 299F.011, subd. 5. An application for a variance must be filed with the city within 30 days of the date of the order. (Ord. 2023-6 , passed 3-20-2023)
Under Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 6.18, when the Fire Marshal issues an order to a person, that person has the option to seek a variance from the city rather than immediately complying with the order as written. The variance process follows the procedures set out in Minnesota Statutes § 299F.011, subd. 5. A key procedural requirement is that any application for such a variance must be submitted to the city within 30 days of the date the order was issued.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners or managers who receive a Fire Marshal order should be aware that § 6.18 provides a formal channel to request a variance if strict compliance with the order presents difficulties. A compliant operator generally tracks the date of any Fire Marshal order carefully, since the 30-day filing window begins on that date. Operators typically gather documentation supporting the variance request and submit it to the city within that window in accordance with M.S. § 299F.011, subd. 5.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in properties subject to a Fire Marshal order may find it useful to know that § 6.18 allows the property owner to apply for a variance, which could affect the timeline or manner in which the ordered conditions are addressed. If a variance application is filed, the process is governed by M.S. § 299F.011, subd. 5, and tenants have the right to understand how that process may affect their living conditions. Consulting a tenant-rights organization or reviewing the city's public records can help tenants stay informed about any variance proceedings related to their building.
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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