Brooklyn Park, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 117 (2026) § 117.50
LANDSCAPE CONDITION
Operative Text
Each rental dwelling must be maintained by its owner, occupant, or operator so that the yards, open spaces and parking facilities are kept in a safe and attractive condition. Where a conditional use permit has been granted, the landscaping shown on the approved landscaping plan is considered as minimal and must be maintained accordingly. Any deviation to species or material shall be equal to or better than originally approved. In addition, adequate lighting facilities must be provided and operated between the hours of sunset and sunrise; and snow plowing or snow shoveling must be regularly accomplished to maintain all sidewalk and parking areas in a safe and passable condition.
('72 Code, § 455:70) (Am. Ord. 1983-421(A), passed 5-9-83; Am. Ord. 2002-975, passed 6-10-02) Penalty, see § 10.99Brooklyn Park Ch. 117 Rental Dwellings § 117.50 establishes that rental property yards, open spaces, and parking areas must be kept safe and visually maintained at all times. Properties operating under a conditional use permit must uphold the landscaping shown on their approved plan as a minimum standard, and any substitutions in plant species or materials must be equivalent or superior to what was originally approved. The rule also requires that adequate exterior lighting operate from sunset to sunrise, and that snow removal be performed regularly to keep sidewalks and parking areas safe and passable.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Brooklyn Park Ch. 117 § 117.50, compliant rental property operators generally keep outdoor areas—including yards, open spaces, and parking facilities—in a safe and presentable condition year-round. Operators with a conditional use permit typically document any changes to landscaping species or materials to confirm they meet or exceed the originally approved plan. Maintaining functional exterior lighting on a sunset-to-sunrise schedule and establishing a consistent snow removal routine for sidewalks and parking areas are standard practices associated with compliance under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Brooklyn Park Ch. 117 § 117.50 gives tenants a basis to expect that the outdoor areas of their rental dwelling—including yards, parking facilities, and walkways—are kept safe, adequately lit at night, and cleared of snow. If these conditions are not being met, tenants may document the issues and report concerns to the relevant Brooklyn Park municipal code enforcement office, which has authority to address violations. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Brooklyn Park housing regulations can help residents understand the general enforcement paths available under this provision, including how a violation might be raised in other proceedings.
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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