Dayton, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 113 (2026) § 113.040
ROOM DIMENSIONS
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Room dimensions shall comply with the following requirements; (A) Ceiling heights. Habitable space shall have a ceiling height of not less than seven feet measured to the lowest projection from the ceiling. Where exposed beam ceiling members are spaced at less than 48 inches on center, ceiling height shall be measured to the bottom of these members. If any room in a building has a sloping ceiling, the prescribed ceiling height for the room measuring less than five feet from the finished floor to the finished ceiling shall be included in any computation of the minimum area thereof. (B) Floor area. Dwelling units and congregate residences shall have at least one room for common living area that shall have not less than 120 square feet of floor area. Rooms used for sleeping purposes by one person shall have an area of not less than 70 square feet. Where more than one person occupies a room used for sleeping purposes, the required floor area shall be 50 square feet for each occupant. (C) Width. No habitable room other than a kitchen shall be less than seven feet in any dimension. All room dimensions will follow building code at the time of construction; if no codes were in effect, it will follow general construction practice at the time of construction. (Ord. 2018-18, passed 2-28-2018; Ord. 2019-07, passed 6-11-2019)
Dayton Ch. 113 Rental Dwellings § 113.040 establishes minimum physical dimensions for rooms in rental dwellings and congregate residences. Habitable spaces must meet specific ceiling height requirements (generally at least seven feet), minimum floor areas (at least 120 square feet for a common living area, and at least 70 square feet for a single-occupant sleeping room with 50 additional square feet per additional occupant), and a minimum width of seven feet for habitable rooms other than kitchens. Where no building code was in effect at the time of construction, general construction practices of that era serve as the applicable standard.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental properties subject to Dayton Ch. 113 Rental Dwellings § 113.040 generally ensure that all habitable spaces meet the prescribed ceiling heights, floor areas, and room widths before renting them out. Compliant operators document the construction date of their properties and apply the appropriate building code or, where no code existed, the general construction practices of that period. Sleeping arrangements are typically monitored so that occupancy levels do not cause any sleeping room to fall below the required square footage per occupant.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Dayton Ch. 113 Rental Dwellings § 113.040 establishes minimum room dimension standards that rental units are expected to meet, including ceiling heights, floor areas for living and sleeping spaces, and minimum room widths. Tenants who believe their unit does not meet these standards may consider documenting the conditions and reaching out to Dayton's code enforcement or housing inspection office to request an inspection. Tenant-rights organizations in the Dayton area can also provide general information about how this provision applies and what enforcement or complaint options may be available.
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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